Best Stanley Cup Coverage Podcasts (2025)

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The most painful losses in Colorado Avalanche history | DNVR Avalanche LIVE 59:41

18h ago59:41

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A few weeks removed from the Avalanche playoff exit does it still stand up as one of the toughest losses the Avs have experienced or do other playoff failures take the top spot? Intro - 0:00 Repeat Stanley Cup Finals - 2:00 Who’s got the goalie advantage? - 6:00 Breaking down the forwards - 18:51 USA vs Canada - 32:30 Topic of the day - 38:35 FLASH…

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What are some potential cost effective options for the Colorado Avalanche this offseason? 1:02:58

2d ago1:02:58

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, Rudo, Eric, and AJ take a look at which players on the current roster have proven to be worth their contracts, who might be worth re-signing, and what potential value targets could be available in free agency. Intro - 0:00 First things first - 1:00 Cost effective Avs? (Lehkonen fist)- 7:56 Looking at necas - 19:06…

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Solutions to the cap crunch for the Colorado Avalanche | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:58

3d ago59:58

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With only about 8.5M in cap space the Avs will have to free up some money if they want to maneuver this offseason. Intro - 0:00 Thoughts on EDM/DAL - 1:00 Cap advantages - 7:30 Markets have their advantages too - 17:50 Avs cap situation - 27:35 Moving on from the second pairing?- 32:40 Do you buy out Miles Wood? - 42:50 What about RosCo?- 50:27 How…

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Is the NHL salary cap too complicated and how do the Colorado Avalanche navigate it? 1:15:48

4d ago1:15:48

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, the crew dives into the Colorado Eagles’ playoff exit — what did their run reveal and what could be improved. We also check in on the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Carolina stays alive, but are the Panthers crossing the line with their physical play? Then, we take a deep dive into the NHL salary cap. Is it getting too com…

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Can the Colorado Avalanche continue to get creative at the center position? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 1:04:28

8d ago1:04:28

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With players like Landeskog and Necas in the fold could the Avalanche continue to get by on pseudo centers for their offense or will they have to bite the bullet and get a legitimate 2C? IIntro - 0:00 CMac Snubbed? - 1:36 NHL Playoff viewership down, why? - 13:00 Different schedule? - 33:30 Does hockey need a Savannah Bananas? - 42:00 Experimenting…

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Which players on the Colorado Avalanche roster are most and least important to the team? 1:03:21

9d ago1:03:21

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With roster decisions to be made on the horizon who holds importance to the Avs roster as it stands currently? What separates depth players like LOC from players like Wood and how do the Avs make decisions? Intro - 0:00 Quick News - 1:26 Player Ranking most important to least - 16:30 So many options for three - 17:50 4-6 - 22:00 Who is more importa…

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What should be the first acquisition for the Colorado Avalanche this offseason? 1:03:19

10d ago1:03:19

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As June inches closer the Avalanche will have decide which problems they want to solve first with their roster, assets, and coaching staff. How should they approach an offseason and in what order do they acquire pieces? Intro - 0:00 John Tavares? - 4:19 What do you address first? - 18:10 Drouin - 23:45 Avs becoming Vegas? - 31:23 Not a ton of names…

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Do the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs lack parity? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 1:04:53

11d ago1:04:53

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Despite the NHL being on of the leagues with the most parity in the regular season the playoffs seem to see the same teams regularly make the final four. Is this just good team building or does the league have a problem? Intro - 0:00 How are our boys doing at worlds? - 1:16 Expected more from Necas? - 11:08 Lack of parity? - 17:18 Do deep runs matt…

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Panthers and Oilers Heading for a REMATCH! Also Leafs Fall in Game 7...AGAIN!!! 2:56:42

11d ago2:56:42

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The Stanley Cup playoffs are down to the Final Four teams with the Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers in a 2023 Eastern Conference Finals rematch vs the Carolina Hurricanes, whom have not won a Conference Finals Game since 2006. In the meantime, the Edmonton Oilers are in a rematch of last year's Western Conference Finals against the Dallas Star…

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The NHL Conference Finals are set, our convo with Cole Eiserman & more!| DNVR Avalanche Podcast LIVE 1:04:24

12d ago1:04:24

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Justin Michael and Eric LaCroix start the show by reacting to this past weekend’s playoff results and talk some big picture questions about how long you can invest in a core without results. We then play Eric’s conversation with Cole Eiserman and Max LaCroix. Finally, the guys set the scene for the conference finals matchups and talk about Elliotte…

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Why the Colorado Avalanche may replace Ray Bennett by promoting from within + playoff talk & more 1:01:06

15d ago1:01:06

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Our 30% OFF SALE on merch is LIVE! : https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans AJ Haefele and Eric LaCroix are joined by Justin Michael on Friday’s edition of the DNVR Avalanche Podcast. The guys react to Winnipeg extending the series with Dallas and set the scene for a massive Game 6 between Florida and Toronto. F…

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Depth vs. Core, Toronto collapsing & Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl move on to WFC 1:00:32

16d ago1:00:32

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Our 30% OFF SALE on merch is LIVE! : https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we’re talking about depth and what it really means when it doesn’t show up in the postseason. Justin, Eric, and AJ dive into where the Colorado Avalanche’s depth came up short, and how that compares to …

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NHL playoff reactions, Adam Foote lands a head coaching gig, the best openings & more! 1:07:18

17d ago1:07:18

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Our 30% OFF SALE on merch is LIVE! : https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we take a deep dive into the NHL coaching and front office landscape as the offseason begins to take shape. With several NHL head coach and general manager jobs still open, the Colorado Avalanche could …

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Which UFA targets should the Colorado Avalanche be looking at? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 57:30

18d ago57:30

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Rudo is taking some time off but we've got Eric Lacroix and AJ here to talk so more off season hockey. On today's show we talk the two playoff games from last night, then we begin our conversation about what unrestricted free agents the Avalanche could be targeting in the off season. Our 30% OFF SALE on merch is LIVE! : https://store.allcitynetwork…

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Lou's Presence Complicating Islanders' GM Search? | Rangers UFA Targets NHL Playoff Coverage! 2:54:42

18d ago2:54:42

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This week, reports surfaced that the presence of the former President and GM Lou Lamoriello has hindered the Islanders' General Manager search. Can the Islanders risk having him around as they search for a new GM and prepare for the First Overall pick of the 2025 NHL Draft? Also the NHL Playoffs provide more moments of shock and awe as Vegas Golden…

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Is Mikko Rantanen the early Conn Smythe favorite? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:30

19d ago59:30

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Our 30% OFF SALE on merch is LIVE! : https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching the half way point and the star of the show might just be Mikko Rantanen. How are things shaking up and how bad is it for the Colorado Avalanche? Intro - 0:00 Ugh we can’t not talk about Mikko…

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What does Jonathan Drouin’s future in Colorado look like? | DNVR Avalanche MailBag 1:14:59

22d ago1:14:59

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The Colorado Avalanche's offseason is officially underway, and we’re kicking things off with our first mailbag episode of the summer! Rudo, Eric, and AJ are answering all your burning questions about the Avs’ offseason plans, potential moves, roster decisions, and everything in between. What does the future hold for key players? Who could the Avs t…

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Where the Colorado Avalanche stand by position | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 1:03:57

23d ago1:03:57

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The Avs will have some work to do this offseason but where do they rank by position heading into it? Intro - 0:00 Catching up with JMike - 1:00 Big E’s two sense - 6:25 Any pressure? - 27:26 Still got work to do - 35:10 Size vs Skill in Defense - 41:40 Forwards - 51:38 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THIN…

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What are the priorities for the Colorado Avalanche this offseason | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 58:24

24d ago58:24

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With six UFAs and one RFA, the Colorado Avalanche have some big decisions ahead—so what should be the top priority this offseason? Rudo and Eric break it all down, plus touch on the Eagles' playoff run and which players could realistically join the Avs next year. Intro - 0:00 Thoughts on the Utah Mammoth - 1:15 Scary situation - 7:00 Round two is u…

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Islanders Win the NHL Draft Lottery! | NHL Playoffs get CRAZIER!!!! 2:18:25

24d ago2:18:25

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We celebrate the New York Islanders winning the NHL Draft Lottery, marking a major milestone for the team. We discuss what this means for the Islanders' future, potential draft picks - perhaps a Long Island-born center from Boston College named James Hagens, and how this victory could shape their upcoming seasons. Fans will get an inside look at th…

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Joe Sakic and MacFarland talk after the Colorado Avalanche playoff loss | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 58:11

25d ago58:11

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With a disappointing loss in round one the two heads of the Avs front office address the media. what did Sakic and MacFarland have to say and where does Colorado go from here. Intro - 0:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://thednvr.com/events ALL THINGS DNVR: https://linktr.ee/dnvrsports MERCH: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/col…

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Previewing the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 58:55

26d ago58:55

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Eight teams remain as Round 2 of the NHL Playoffs starts tonight. Which series look the best and which teams will win? Intro - 0:00 WIN VS DAL - 1:00 VEG VS EDM - 16:54 Quick detour - 25:48 FLD VS TOR - 30:30 WASH VS CAR - 42:08 Cup favorite today - 52:20 Good playoffs so far - 54:50 Wrapping up - 57:00 An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: …

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The Colorado Avalanche choke Game 7 and end their season to the Dallas Stars 1:02:46

27d ago1:02:46

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube PLAYOFF SHIRTS: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans The Colorado Avalanche are their own worst enemy and fall apart in a game 7 loss to the Dallas stars. After leading most of the game the boys gave up and let Mikko Rantanen sc…

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Rangers HIRE Mike Sullivan 2:54:46

29d ago2:54:46

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The New York Rangers make it official and hire two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan after his successful tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can he have the same success with the New York Rangers? The New York Islanders are in search for a new GM after parting ways with Lou Lamoriello. Who will succeed him and who is the candidate our …

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Nichushkin and the Colorado Avalanche force Game 7 in crazy win over Dallas Stars | DNVR Avalanche 1:02:45

29d ago1:02:45

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube PLAYOFF SHIRTS: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans Nichushkin led the way with a multi goal night but goals from everywhere including Lehkonen, Necas, MacKinnon, Manson, and Makar, They Colorado Avalanche play on. Intro - 0:00…

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Mike Sullivan to Rangers? | Panthers Send Lightning HOME! NHL Playoff INSANITY! 2:58:24

30d ago2:58:24

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This week, the Pittsburgh Penguins parted ways with 2-time Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan. Will he be the next coach of the New York Rangers or the Boston Bruins? The NHL Playoffs First Round has several compelling series with the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers sending their in-state rivals home for the summer while the Wi…

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Which teams look the most dangerous in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:25

1M ago59:25

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube PLAYOFF SHIRTS: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans Every single western conference Round 1 series will go at least six games and only one Eastern series is decided. Can teams like Colorado, Minnesota, and LA force game sevens …

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How do the Colorado Avalanche win the series against the Dallas Stars from here? 59:47

1M ago59:47

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube PLAYOFF SHIRTS: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans The Colorado Avalanche have their backs against the wall. The must win games 6 and 7 to survive. And their going to need players like Makar and Nichushkin to do it. Intro - 0:…

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The Colorado Avalanche were a disaster on Game 5 loss to Dallas Stars 59:40

1M ago59:40

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PLAYOFF SHIRTS: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans The Avs fell behind nine seconds in and were never competitive in a crucial Game 5. They will now have to pull put two wins in a row to save the series Intro - 0:00 Avs were bad - 1:00 Hear from Bednar - 16:00 Just-in Time - 23:00 Chat knows the Avs more tha…

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Is Landeskog the BIGGEST X-FACTOR for Avalanche Playoff Hopes!? 7:42

1M ago7:42

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DNVR Avalanche Break Down if Gabe Landeskog is the Biggest X-Factor for Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup Hopes & More. Gabe Landeskog's return has electrified the Colorado Avalanche’s playoff push, but is he the biggest X-factor for their Stanley Cup hopes? After nearly three years away, Landeskog is already making a huge impact both emotionally an…

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What do Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche need to do to win Round 1? 59:37

1M ago59:37

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRTS!: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans With the series tied at two it is now a best of three for the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. What adjustments need to be made to win the series, and who is the favorite now…

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Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche dismantle Dallas Stars in Game 4 to even the series 58:35

1M ago58:35

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRTS!: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/merch-for-colorado-hockey-fans Landeskog had a multi point night alongside a MacKinnon goal and LOC shorty as the Avs rout Dallas in a dominant Game 4 Intro - 0:00 Can the avs play any better? - 2:22 Second li…

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Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche suffer hard loss to Dallas Stars in Game 3 59:01

1M ago59:01

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee Just one goal from Val Nichushkin for the Avalanche in a game that took OT to decide. Colorado’s top players struggled to show up in what should have been Landeskog Triumphant return. Now Colo…

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Should the Colorado Avalanche or Dallas Stars be happier with a 1 - 1 series? 56:26

1M ago56:26

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Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee The Round one series between Colorado and Dallas is now tied 1 - 1, but which team should feel better about it? What roster options to the teams have moving forward and how are some of the oth…

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New York Rangers 24-25 Season Wrap-Up and Islanders Fire LOU! 3:39:56

1M ago3:39:56

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The New York Rangers ended their most disappointing season ever in humiliating fashion, and our crew expands to bring in @rangerscental and Jonny Lazarus from @DailyFaceoff to discuss why the New York Rangers FAILED this season, how they can come back next season, and is it time for the New York Rangers to reboot the team. We break down with stats …

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Logan O'Connor and The Colorado Avalanche fall short in Game 2 OT to Dallas Stars 1:13:47

1M ago1:13:47

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A multi point night from Logan O'Connor and ad PP Goal from MacKinnon were only enough to push the game to OT where the Avs fall 4 - 3. Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee Intro - 0:00 Phrase of the game “lack of effort” - 1:28 …

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Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche control Game 1 in win over Dallas Stars 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

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A three point night for Nathan MacKinnon as the Colorado Avalanche were dominant at 5 on 5 including goals From Coyle, Toews, Lehkonen and two from Mackinnon. Colorado erases the home ice advantage for Dallas. Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr…

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Steve Peters talks Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:40

1M ago59:40

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The NHL playoffs begin tomorrow and friend of the show Petey is here to break down the Avs round 1 matchup. Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee Intro - 0:00 Petey is back! - 1:00 Does Petey believe in Blackwood? - 3:50 Either te…

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2025 Stanley Cup Predictions! Who Will Win the Cup? 2:09:50

1M ago2:09:50

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With the NHL Playoffs beginning tomorrow night, Big Apple Hockey makes our predictions for the Stanley Cup! The most coveted trophy in sports will be fought for by 16 NHL teams, where only one can hoist it in the end. We make our predictions for who will lift Lord Stanley Cup. Will it be the league-leading Winnipeg Jets or a Cinderella story like M…

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What Do Colorado Avalanche NEED To Do To Beat Dallas Stars in Round 1? 24:39

1M ago24:39

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DNVR Avalanche Previews Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas Stars Round 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs in the Clash of the Titans (aka The Mikko Rantanen Bowl). The Colorado Avalanche face the Dallas Stars in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs—can they finally overcome their playoff nemesis? With Nathan MacKinnon and a healthy Gabe Landeskog added to the Colo…

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Are the Colorado Avalanche built to beat the Dallas Stars? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:35

1M ago59:35

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The Avs have lost to Dallas twice in the last five years and a third time to Pete Deboer in the last seven. Can they get over this hump? Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee An ALLCITY Network Production PARTY WITH US: https://th…

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Canadiens / Blue Jackets: Who Makes it? | Matt Martin Says Goodbye 2:38:37

1M ago2:38:37

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The NHL Playoffs are taking shape as the Montreal Canadiens can punch their ticket to the postseason tonight vs Carolina Hurricanes. If they don't win, the Columbus Blue Jackets could enter with a win over the New York Islanders. Also we REACT to long-time New York Islander Matt Martin gives a tearful goodbye to the Islanders' fans. All this and ou…

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Are the Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup favorites? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 1:06:07

2M ago1:06:07

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As the season continues to inch toward a close the DNVR Avalanche Podcast talks Stanley Cup favories, NHL Playoff formatting, wild cards, and more. Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee Intro - 0:00 President trophy winner Winnipe…

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What were the biggest storylines of the Colorado Avalanche season? | DNVR Avalanche Podcast 59:55

2M ago59:55

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The regular season is officially over for the Colorado Avalanche, what happened over the last six months for the Avs and how did we get here as we wait for the playoffs to begin? Our best Diehard deal! Just $3 A Month https://www.thednvr.com/intro-offer-youtube NEW SHIRT: https://store.allcitynetwork.com/products/dnvr-the-comeback-tee Intro - 0:00 …

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Coyle leads 3rd period come back as Colorado Avalanche win final regular season game over Ducks 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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2 periods of nothingness are followed by an explosive Avalanche comeback as Charlie Coyle has another 3 point night while Aamodt and Johnson score their first goals of the season. Intro - 0:00 Fun fact - 2:00 Positives - 3:00 Effective system for defenseman - 7:50 Avs finally lucky? - 17:50 Second Star - 19:25 First Star - 24:00 Most flexible lineu…

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Colorado Avalanche choose rest in loss to LA Kings | DNVR Avalanche Postgame 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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The Avs rested most of their star players and the lineup they iced provided about the result you would expect. Goals from Nelson and Nichushkin were nice to see but ultimately this game meant very little Intro - 0:00 No one got hurt - 1:00 Touching on Blackwood - 5:00 Could there really be momentum with five days off? - 7:48 Center depth proven? - …

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Is MacKinnon Now The GREATEST Avs Skater of All-Time!? 14:35

2M ago14:35

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DNVR Avalanche Break Down if Nathan MacKinnon has Now passed Legendary Captain Joe Sakic as the Best Player to wear a Colorado Avalanche Jersey now that Nathan MacKinnon has tied Joe Sakic for the Most Points in Colorado Avalanche History. Is Nathan MacKinnon now officially the greatest Colorado Avalanche skater ever? In this video, we dive into Ma…

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MacKinnon rested as Colorado Avalanche conserve energy in loss to Vancouver Canucks 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

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Another late season game with little meaning and minimal to talk about in the first two periods. A push in the third period ultimately falls short as the Avs fall in their final home game Intro - 0:00 That was a hockey game - 1:00 Keep resting guys? - 3:50 Expecting more from Blackwood? - 6:17 Now we are talking about broadcasts - 9:00 Good for Dev…

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IT'S OVER for the Rangers / Islanders! Montreal Stranglehold on WC2! 2:48:32

2M ago2:48:32

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We recap the Montreal Canadiens' impressive performance that led to (practically) eliminating the New York Rangers and the New York Islanders from playoff contention. The Canadiens showcased their tenacity and skill on the ice, executing key plays that ultimately secured their victory while the Rangers and Islanders wilted under the pressure. Throu…

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Coyle's shootout winner helps Colorado Avalanche to controlled victory over Vegas Golden Knights 1:02:51

2M ago1:02:51

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After a slow first goals from Nichushkin and Vesey forced extra time and Charlie Coyle plays shootout hero for Colorado Intro - 0:00 Worst part of this game was the first - 1:00 What gets them back in this game - 11:20 Third Star - 17:00 Second Star - 20:15 First Star - 25:30 Hear from Bednar - 33:00 Vesey’s hard work pays off - 41:13 Val getting g…

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