The Avs Hockey Podcast

Two Fan's Perspectives on Colorado Avalanche Hockey...and jerseys too.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #71

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast” and I discuss almost everything that happened since our last show.  We break down the trades the Avs made and how they may impact this season and beyond, we discuss the team’s lack of 5-on-3 power play time this season, Paul Stastny’s improved play as of late, the new Avalanche “king” Milan Hejduk, and the Avalanche’s new super rookie, Gabriel Landeskog.  Those topics and much more Avalanche stuff in episode #71 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thanks, as always, for joining us Avalanche fans!

Episode #71 is the Patrice Brisebois edition of the show.

Photo Courtesy of Life.com

Two minutes and one second of 5-on-3 the entire season so far?  Read this tweet from Marc Moser and weep.

Congratulations to Milan Hejduk who became the Avalanche’s team leader in games played on February 15.

Kyle Quincey had some interesting words about the Avalanche organization soon after his trade to the Lightning, then the Red Wings.  Read them here.

Kyle Quincey then apologized.  He’s still cool with us.

James was wrong about Steve Downie, so far, and that’s quite alright.  Check out his initial reactions on the trade here.

Is the Avalanche now functioning as a small market team?  The Denver Post’s Terry Frei seems to think so.  Read his thoughts here.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #70

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In this podcast, my podcast partner James “Tapeleg” Gralian from “The Rink Podcast” and I talk about:

  • Whether Varly or Jiggy should be the Avalanche’s number one goaltender right now.
  • We make it clear that you should be very happy that Paul Stastny is not Montreal’s Scott Gomez.
  • We make Twitter predictions on what we think the Avs players and coaching staff did during the All-Star break.
  • We talk about how creepy Pierre McGuire can be.
  • And we have yet another installation of Peter McNab’s “That’s What She Saids.”

Those topics and a whole lot more Avalanche stuff in episode number 70 of The AHP.  Thanks, as always, for the support Avalanche fans.

This episode is brought to you by a 2008-2009 game issued Avalanche jersey as made for former Avalanche goaltending prospect Peter Delmas.

Photo Courtesy of MeiGray.com.

Helpful Links:

Varly refuses to talk to the media after a 6-1 drubbing in Phoenix on January 16, 2012:  http://goo.gl/lihqC

More Paul Stastny talk: Tapeleg’s Take, January 25, 2012

Jay’s tweet from the same day:

Paul Stastny as compared to Scott Gomez: Scott Gomez post on Backhand Shelf bu Chris Lund

DidGomezScore.com — Ouch.

What did the Avalanche do during the All-Star break?  Here are some guesses from us and a few other Avalanche fans: #AvsASGbreak 1/31/12

Proof that Pierre McGuire is indeed creepy.  For example: talking too much, personal space issues, and inappropriate “long stick” references.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i5zXLZHGI4[/youtube]

History will be made:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEMzM8JNW-U&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PL24E0BBE6FFC58050[/youtube]

More personal space and weird references:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E59u9f-9_uU&feature=related[/youtube]

And I couldn’t agree with Marty Turco more right here:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofmR1Gpkhpw&feature=related[/youtube]

Kevin Bieksa…not friends with any Avalanche fan right now.  Wow.  What an effort.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgEV6qoEWM0[/youtube]

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #68

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In this podcast my co-host, James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast“, and I discuss Joe Sacco’s past, present, and future with the Avs organization, Paul Stastny’s move towards Avalanche/Nordique greatness, Kevin Porter’s suspension, Gabriel Landeskog’s maturity, Matt Duchene’s next steps, and a whole lot more.  Thanks for your support Avalanche fans!

Links related to our discussion in the show.

Our early favorite for Avalanche goal of the year:

More on the art of the backhand from Justin Bourne from the Backhand Shelf Blog.

Also from the Backhand Shelf Blog, Bourne talks about gap control for defensemen.

Get your Love for Lokomotiv bracelets here and support the families of those lost in the plane crash on September 7, 2011.

This podcast is brought to you by the number 68.  For example, Radim Vrbata’s 1999-2000 preseason game worn jersey.  Photo courtesy of eBay seller: flyingsquid.