Ep. 16 -- NHL draft lottery, first-round playoff series breakdown and more

Avalanche Ink Podcast

#Sports #Traffic in Front of the Net #Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post #Denver Post

52:22

Season 3 of the smash hit FX/Hulu show “The Bear” roared to life just days ago, but Will Poulter (the actor who plays fan-favorite Luca) and 2014 F&W Best New Chef Dave Beran had been prepping for weeks. Poulter — like his co-star Jeremy Allen White — staged with Beran at his Santa Monica restaurant Pasjoli to learn how to accurately portray a professional chef onscreen. The lessons went so well, Beran says he’d hire Poulter as a cook — even despite a messy mishap with a pastry bag. The two dished all about getting kitchen culture right on and offscreen, what it takes to be at the top of your craft, and the pure magic of a great restaurant service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

6 years ago 25:03

MP3•Episode home

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.

41 episodes

Avalanche Ink Podcast

Ep. 16 -- NHL draft lottery, first-round playoff series breakdown and more

Avalanche Ink Podcast

published 6 years ago

MP3•Episode home

41 episodes

#Sports #Traffic in Front of the Net #Colorado Avalanche podcast by The Denver Post #Denver Post

All episodes

1
Talking about the Wild, 2022 Cup Final memories and Hart Trophy with The Athletic's Joe Smith 46:40

1 year ago46:40

46:40

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 the Avalanche might have in store. + What went wrong for the Wild this year, and is there hope for the Avs' division rivals? + What is Nikita Kucherov's case for the Hart Trophy? + Brock Faber vs. Connor Bedard in the other hotly contested NHL award race, the Calder Trophy. + What it's like to get blindfolded, spun around and throw darts.…

1
Are the Rangers for real, plus plenty of Avalanche talk with Peter Baugh 32:31

1 year ago32:31

32:31

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, in the middle of the season. + Are the Rangers actually one of the best teams in the league, or are there still reasons to doubt them in the postseason? + How this Avalanche team looks different than it did before Peter went to New York + How are the Avs going to handle the pending salary cap crunch with some many pending free agents having great seasons?…

1
What to make of Nikolai Kovalenko, plus breaking down the college hockey postseason 36:00

1 year ago36:00

36:00

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' biggest weakness? + What needs to happen for Colorado College to make the tournament? + Is the Eastern Conference, beyond the Florida Panthers, just kind of meh? + What are the strengths of Kovalenko's game? + Why is he different than most Russian prospects? + Where could he fit for the Avs? + What are the potential pitfalls for the Avs despite the recent hot streak?…

1
Assessing where Avalanche stands after trade deadline with TSN's Pierre LeBrun 35:10

1 year ago35:10

35:10

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 the potential fits of Chris Tanev and Sean Walker with the Avs. + Did Vancouver and Dallas do enough to keep pace with the other powers who made more moves? + Is Florida the class of the Eastern Conference? + What will Nikolai Kovalenko's arrival mean for the Avs?…

1
Multiple trades shake up Avalanche roster, plus the Sidney Crosby situation 1:06:11

1 year ago1:06:11

1:06:11

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 Johansen. + The market for Jake Guentzel, the No. 1 player on Johnston's NHL trade board, and how that relates to the Avs. + The fascination with Sidney Crosby potentially joining forces with Nathan MacKinnon if he ever decides to pursue a championship outside of Pittsburgh. + Valeri Nichushkin's pending return to the lineup. +Nikoali Kovalenko, the ultimate wild card.…

1
Ep. 36 -- Colorado keeps winning, Presidents Trophy favorites, Dawg Nation recipients and more 15:55

4 years ago15:55

15:55

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.

1
Ep. 35 -- Why timing was right for Avalanche to sign Boston College star Alex Newhook 12:06

4 years ago12:06

12:06

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 remaining.…

1
Ep. 34 -- Jan Hejda shares thoughts on the Avs, his fighting career and more 38:19

4 years ago38:19

38:19

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 Edmonton Oilers in a move that saved his NHL career.…

1
Ep. 33 -- How the Avalanche emerged from COVID-19 quarantine to remain in Stanley Cup chase 14:47

4 years ago14:47

14:47

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.

1
Ep. 32 -- Keys to victory in Arizona series 15:32

5 years ago15:32

15:32

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.

1
Ep. 31 -- NHL has schedule reopening with 24-team Stanley Cup playoffs 14:17

5 years ago14:17

14:17

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.

1
Ep. 30 -- Special Avs podcast: Breaking down the return of major pro sports in America 30:51

5 years ago30:51

30:51

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 sports during a global pandemic.…

1
Ep. 29 -- NHL updates on when play might resume 21:20

5 years ago21:20

21:20

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.

1
Ep. 28 -- Avalanche's top-10 games of a memorable season thus far 42:35

5 years ago42:35

42:35

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 of a memorable season thus far.…

1
Ep. 27 -- Former Avs center John Mitchell, making a deal for Henrik Lundqvist and more 29:53

5 years ago29:53

29:53

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 11 -- Recapping the Avs' surprising season 13:27

7 years ago13:27

13:27

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.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 010 - Talking Avs with Milan Hejduk 18:13

7 years ago18:13

18:13

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 9 -- Milan Hejduk talks about his jersey retirement 15:22

8 years ago15:22

15:22

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, also joins the show as a guest.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 8 -- Winding down the Avalanche's lost season 30:44

8 years ago30:44

30:44

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' prospect Will Butcher and whether top NHL prospects like Tyson Jost and Henrik Borgstrom should stay more than one year in college before turning pro.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 7 -- Music City musings 33:20

8 years ago33:20

33:20

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, with Terry calling in from Denver after working Colorado's practice Wednesday before the squad traveled to the Music City.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 6 -- The Wheels Have Fallen Off 32:24

8 years ago32:24

32:24

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 Avalanche Mailbag. Send your question for the Avalanche Mailbag to mailbags@denverpost.com.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 5 -- Jared Bednar expected to continue through Avalanche rebuild 38:01

8 years ago38:01

38:01

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.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 4 -- "Everyone is being shopped" 44:19

8 years ago44:19

44:19

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 Denver Pioneers sophomore) Troy Terry.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 3 -- Low-scoring affair 17:17

9 years ago17:17

17:17

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 2 -- Beer League Hockey 11:57

9 years ago11:57

11:57

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.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 1 -- Hung Out To Dry 11:42

9 years ago11:42

11:42

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?

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 26 -- Colorado missing two wingers, lineup breakdown and more 29:21

6 years ago29:21

29:21

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' game Wednesday against the visiting Florida Panthers.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 25 -- Mikko Rantanen's leg injury, Altitude TV dispute and more 25:28

6 years ago25:28

25:28

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 24 -- Early Avalanche surprises from hot start to regular season 9:53

6 years ago9:53

9:53

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 midseason letdown similar to 2018-19.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 23 -- Mikko Rantanen’s contract situation, TV issues, training camp and more 39:36

6 years ago39:36

39:36

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?

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 22 -- What will the Avalanche do if its $4.2 million goaltending tandem doesn't work? 32:09

6 years ago32:09

32:09

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 21 -- Why is newcomer Nazem Kadri stealing Vlad Kamenev's No. 91 sweater 21:41

6 years ago21:41

21:41

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 20 -- Avalanche sign Andre Burakovsky and what's Mikko Rantanen's worth? 29:48

6 years ago29:48

29:48

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 19 -- Avalanche free agency and the Tyson Barrie trade 19:43

6 years ago19:43

19:43

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.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 18 -- Preview of Game 4 against Sharks, epic Western Conference playoff series and more 15:27

6 years ago15:27

15:27

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 17 -- Avs win first NHL playoff series since 2008, what's next and Milan Hejduk 29:20

6 years ago29:20

29:20

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 opponent, the team's deepest blue line since 2004 and more. The podcast includes the voice of Martin Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, of which Hejduk is a board member. Richardson discusses his organization's recent donation to the grieving Humboldt Broncos and the lineup for the upcoming Dawg Bowl charity hockey tournament in Littleton.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 16 -- NHL draft lottery, first-round playoff series breakdown and more 25:03

6 years ago25:03

25:03

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 15 -- Gabe Landeskog set to return, Arizona Coyotes preview and more 28:51

6 years ago28:51

28:51

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 more.…

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 14 -- Traffic in Front of the Net podcast is back to talk about the Avs 28:59

6 years ago28:59

28:59

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 13 -- Struggles continue for Colorado, trade deadline and more 35:51

6 years ago35:51

35:51

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.

Avalanche Ink Podcast

1
Ep. 12 -- State of the Colorado Avalanche 15:36

6 years ago15:36