In the latest episode of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak talks with Joe Smith, who covers the Minnesota Wild and NHL at large for The Athletic. Among the topics discussed:+ His memories covering the other side of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final as a Lightning beat writer.+ What he learned from the Lightning's mini-dynasty and what t…

In the latest episode of the Avalanche Ink podcast presented by Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric, beat writer Corey Masisak checks in with The Athletic's Peter Baugh, who used to cover the Avs and now writes about the New York Rangers. Among the topics discussed:+ Peter's transition to covering the Rangers, with some Islanders and Devils mixed…

In a bonus edition of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak speaks with Ryan Lambert of Elite Prospects and Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now to focus on the NCAA hockey tournament and the mystery man, Nikolai Kovalenko. Among the topics discussed:+ How does DU stack up against the other title contenders?+ What could be the Pios' big…

In the latest episode of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak chats with Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic for a debrief of what transpired at the NHL trade deadline. Among the topics discussed:+ Some thoughts on the instant classic in Edmonton between the Avs and Oilers.+ How did Colorado fare at the trade deadline?+ Comparing …

In the inaugural edition of Avs Ink, beat writer Corey Masisak talks with Chris Johnston of The Athletic, TSN and the Steve Dangle Podcast Network about where the Avs stand leading into the NHL trade deadline. Among the topics discussed:+ Colorado makes two big trades, adding Casey Mittelstadt and Sean Walker while subtracting Bo Byram and Ryan Joh…

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers is again joined by Marty Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, in the latest episode of Traffic in Front of the Net.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson discuss why the timing was right on Wednesday for Colorado to sign Boston College forward Alex Newhook, and why two more college draft picks -- Sampo Ranta (Minnesota) and Nate Clurman (Notre Dame) -- are also likely to join the Avs despite having one more season of NCAA eligibility remainin…

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast episode, Denver Post reporter Mike Chambers visits with former Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda and Marty Richardson, president and CEO of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation. Hejda shares his thoughts about the Avalanche, his brief fighting career, and how he recalled himself from the minors to the Edmonto…

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the team -- including the need for a backup goaltender, how Colorado managed its coronavirus quarantine, and the Avs' chances to win the Stanley Cup.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson recap Colorado’s 3-0 victory in Game 1 against the Arizona Coyotes. The guys also discuss what the Avs must do in order to avoid a first-round postseason letdown.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers is joined by former Avalanche employee and freelance writer Ryan Boulding in the latest episode of Traffic in Front of The Net.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

In this special edition sports podcast by The Denver Post, sportswriters Kyle Newman, Kyle Fredrickson and Mike Singer discuss the return of major pro sports in America.The trio assesses the re-start plans for the MLB, NBA and NHL, as well as discussion on the feasibility of an NFL season/college football this fall and how they have been covering s…

Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers and guest Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports discuss the latest developments in when the NHL might resume play after nearly five weeks of uncertainly surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Denver Post Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers is joined by guest Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports in another edition of Traffic in Front of the Net. Mike and Aarif discuss Tuesday's conference call with NHL general managers and commissioner Gary Bettman, how the league might seed playoff teams if and when play resumes and the Avalanche's top-10 games …

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The Avalanche ranks second in NHL scoring but, suddenly, the club is without its top two wingers in Mikko Rantanen and Gabe Landeskog, the latter of whom will miss significant time with a surprising lower-body injury. Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers and new Denver-based journalist Aarif Deen discuss the new-look lineup leading into the Avs'…

Denver Post sports writer Mike Chambers and freelancer Ryan Boulding discuss Mikko Rantanen's leg injury and the Altitude dispute with the Big 3 in the latest episode of Traffic In Front of the Net.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast episode, beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson break down the most pressing storylines after the Avs' 2-0 start before a Thursday night test versus the Bruins. Topics include Ian Cole's early return from offseason surgery, the immediate impact of Mikko Rantanen and how Colorado can avoid a…

The Avalanche began training camp Thursday and opening night is just three weeks away. But will the team retain a fan base without Altitude, its regional network?Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and freelance writer Ryan Boulding discuss Colorado's only glaring weakness, plus the contract status of all-star right winger Mikko Rantanen and Peter Forsberg's appearance at Joe Sakic's celebrity golf tournament.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers and freelancer Ryan Boulding, a former Avalanche employee, discuss the modest signing of Vlad Kamenev and the still-unsigned restricted free agents Mikko Rantanen and A.J. Greer in the latest edition of Traffic in Front of the Net.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

In this installment of the Traffic In Front of the Net podcast, Denver Post reporter Mike Chambers and freelance writer Ryan Boulding discuss the Avalanche's signing of recently acquired forward Andre Burakovsky, Mikko Rantanen's worth as a restricted free agent and more.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and freelance hockey writer Ryan Boulding discuss the Avalanche's free-agent acquisitions and the big trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs that sent defenseman Tyson Barrie and forward Alex Kerfoot to the Leafs for center Nazem Kadri and defenseman Calle Rosen. Some draft picks were involved as well.…

Denver Post Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers and guest Aarif Deen discuss Thursday's Game 4 against the San Jose Sharks and more in the latest episode of Traffic In Front of the Net.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers visits with former Avalanche great Milan Hejduk in the latest episode of Traffic In Front of the Net. Hejduk, who has his No. 23 retired in the Pepsi Center rafters, discusses the Avs' first playoff-series victory since 2008 -- when he was the right winger on a line with Joe Sakic -- Colorado's second-round o…

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast, hockey writers Mike Chambers and Ryan Boulding discuss the Avalanche's hard fall from No. 1 to No. 4 in the NHL draft lottery for the second time in three years and the upcoming first-round playoff series against the Western Conference top-seeded Calgary Flames.…

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast, hockey writers Mike Chambers and Ryan Boulding discuss the return of Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog, Friday's big game against the Arizona Coyotes, future Avs defenseman Cale Makar of the University of Massachusetts, the injury to Mikko Rantanen, the NCAA hockey tournament that begins Friday, and…

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast, Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers visits with freelance writer Ryan Boulding, Trish from Croatia and hockey coach Eric Mayhew about the Avalanche and other issues in the latest edition.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast, Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers and freelance writer Ryan Boulding discuss the struggling Avalanche, the upcoming NHL trade deadline and more.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Avalanche reporter Mike Chambers visits with Marty Richardson of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation to discuss the state of the Avalanche and what general manager Joe Sakic may or may not do before the Feb. 25 NHL trade deadline. Richardson also talks about his upcoming visit to Humboldt, Sask., and his continuing work with the grief-stricken Humboldt B…

Denver Post reporter Mike Chambers talks with former Colorado Avalanche great Milan Hejduk and Marty Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation, about Colorado's surprising playoff season, NHL award finalists Nathan MacKinnon and Jared Bednar and next month's Dawg Bowl at Edge Ice Arena in Littleton.…

Colorado Avalanche great Milan Hejduk joins The Denver Post's Mike Chambers to discuss his upcoming jersey retirement ceremony and the current state of the team. Martin Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation, also joins the show as a guest.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

Former Colorado Avalanche captain Milan Hejduk joins The Denver Post's Mike Chambers to discuss his jersey retirement, which is planned for Jan. 6, 2018. Hejduk also touches on the Matt Duchene trade, new Avs' defenseman Samuel Girard and what he thinks of the younger, faster Avalanche this year. Martin Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation…

The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and Terry Frei discuss the Colorado Avalanche as their horrible season winds to an end. Included in the conversation is an in-depth talk about comments made by defenseman Erik Johnson.Mike and Terry also discuss the Denver Pioneers hockey team as it prepares for the NCAA tournament. The conversation touches on Avs' p…

Avalanche writers Terry Frei and Mike Chambers discuss the season-ending injury to defenseman Nikita Zadorov, the pending return of blue-liner Erik Johnson, the upcoming March 1 trade deadline and the professional future of DU Pioneers captain Will Butcher, the Avalanche draftee. Mike hosts the podcast from Nashville, where the Avs play Thursday, w…

The Denver Post's Terry Frei and Mike Chambers report from practice, a day before the Colorado Avalanche hosts the Winnipeg Jets, and discuss Colorado's nine-game losing streak, going 4-24-2 in its last 30 games. Will Jarome Iginla get traded? And is Tyson Barrie playing too many minutes? Plus Terry and Mike answer questions from fans via the Avala…

How is Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar hanging in there? The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and Terry Frei discuss the human angle of coach Bednar's dream-job-turned-nightmare. Terry and Mike also discuss Nathan MacKinnon's benching, which players could move at the trade deadline and what's going on down on the farm in San Antonio.…

The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and Terry Frei meet for lunch during the Avalanche's "bye" period, to take stock of where the NHL-worst Avs are heading. Topics include whether the Avs will be busy before the trade deadline, the Avs' stellar overtime record, Nathan MacKinnon's first all-star game selection and World Junior Championships hero (and De…

In the third episode of "Traffic in Front of the Net," The Denver Post's Mike Chambers and Terry Frei talk about the Colorado Avalanche's scoring woes, Semyon Varlamov or Calvin Pickard, and if A.J. Greer is the real deal.Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post

In the second episode of "Traffic in Front of the Net," The Denver Post's Mike Chambers takes the show on the road to visit with guests Marty Richardson, president of Dawg Nation, and Jake Heisler, former University of Wisconsin hockey player. They discuss the Colorado Avalanche and beer league hockey.…

In the first episode of "Traffic in Front of the Net," The Denver Post's Terry Frei and Mike Chambers discuss the Colorado Avalanche's goaltending problems. (Or are goalies Semyon Varlamov and Calvin Pickard being hung out to dry?) And what's going on with the slumping Nathan MacKinnon?Bởi Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post