The Avs Hockey Podcast

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

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #72

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In this podcast, my co-host James “Tapeleg” Gralian, from “The Rink Podcast” and I break down the largest happenings in the 13 games since our last show.  We talk about Gabriel Landeskog’s charge for the Calder Trophy, Matt Hunwick’s solid play as of late, Greg Sherman’s solid performance at the trade deadline, and how we’d rather not have a certain Denver Post writer be our voice as Avalanche fans.  Those topics, as well as all kinds of other Avalanche stuff in episode #72 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thank you very much for joining us Avalanche fans.

This show is brought to you by the number 72.  This is Joel Chouinard’s jersey that was made for him to wear during the 2009-2010 season.

Photo Courtesy of MeiGray.com

Links of interest regarding this podcast:

Gabriel Landeskog is getting all kinds of positive attention from the media.  Nicholas J. Cotsonika from Yahoo! Sports had this to say about the Avalanche’s super-rookie.  Puck Daddy’s Greg Wyshynski says just give the Calder Trophy to 92 already.

Blake Comeau, I’d like you to meet my friend Gabriel Landeskog.  He prefers a physical game.  BOOM!

Avs get smoked 5-1 by the Pens at home on March 3, Dater strikes again.  Then he backed off just a little bit.

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, Special Edition

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Early this week, James “Tapeleg” Gralian (from The Rink Podcast) and I were contacted by the guys at the winnipegwhiteout.com Jets Hockey Podcast about doing a preview show for the game on February 19th in Winnipeg against the Jets.  After some technical magic from Tapeleg (it’s what he does) we made it happen.

Ladies and gentleman, we bring you a special edition of The Avs Hockey Podcast with our friends Marshall and Jeff from the winnipegwhiteout.com Jets Hockey Podcast.  Enjoy!

***Side note: These guys are fluent in “That’s what she said” so we get along just fine.

To listen to Marshall and Jeff’s full version of their show, with us included at just after the 16 minute mark, click 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]