The Avs Hockey Podcast

The Avs Hockey Podcast, #116

December 10, 2018 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly since our last show. This includes, but most definitely isn’t limited to, the Avalanche’s top line being THE top line in the National Hockey League, the ups and downs of every NHL season, and an Avs and Red Wings game feeling like old times again. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #116 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for joining us, Colorado Avalanche fans!

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Nathan MacKinnon continues to look strong and super fast. Fittingly, he was named the National Hockey League’s second star for the month of November.

Tyler Bertuzzi brought back some old memories and feelings on December 2 in Detroit and was suspended two games because of his actions.

Detroit’s Tyler Bertuzzi has been suspended for two games for unsportsmanlike conduct/roughing on Colorado’s Matt Calvert. https://t.co/L2E2XHzDNW

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) December 3, 2018

Shout out to Dan Emge. He was trying to help us remember when we talked about Peter McNab and his Boston Bruins teammates going into the stands to exchange pleasantries with some Ranger fans at Madison Square Garden in 1979. We still can’t remember which episode that was for us, but here’s some video from YouTube to help us celebrate anyway. This. Is. NUTS.

James and Jay were looking through some of James’ pucks which he has collected through the years during his travels to different rinks. This was one puck that got its message across to us and you’ll hear its message throughout the show. It is, after all, pretty decent advice.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, #115

November 5, 2018 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this episode James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the start of the season, a super hot top line, and why feelings about Matt Duchene’s departure are still a thing. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #115 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for joining us, Avs fans!

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Matt Duchene finally returned to Denver and feelings are still there for number nine. Check out Tom Hunter’s piece on Mile High Hockey chronicling Duchene’s career in Denver.

The Avalanche didn’t make a highlight video or anything, but Alan Roach did tell the crowd all about Matt Duchene’s career in Denver during the first commercial break on October 26.

A moment for Matt Duchene. pic.twitter.com/denDF8HjGA

— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) October 27, 2018

And then literally seconds after the tribute at Pepsi Center Matt Duchene goes and scores this beautiful goal.

The Avalanche’s first line really hockeyed during the month of October. Captain Gabriel Landeskog was named the NHL’s first star for the week ending on October 21. Mikko Rantanen was named the NHL’s third star for the week ending on October 28 and was then named the NHL’s first star for the month of October.

November is men’s health awareness month. NHL players will be rocking mustaches all month long. Check out the details about Movember here.

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the entire city of Pittsburgh responded to the tragic shooting at The Tree of Life Synagogue on October 27th. The Penguins wore jerseys with “Stronger Than Hate” patches on the right shoulders during their October 30th game and are auctioning them off. Click on this link for details as well as a chance to donate to the victims and their families.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #114

September 30, 2018 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show James and Jay talk about Avs that are back, new Avalanche members from other teams, players who signed elsewhere, new voices and faces from Altitude Sports and Entertainment, and perhaps some new (and improved) catchphrases for the show. Those topics and so much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #114 of The Avs Hockey Podcast, Your Home for Almost Everything Avalanche. Thank you for joining us and welcome to season 11 of our show. It’s time for 2018-19 Colorado Avalanche hockey!

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The Avalanche organization made some changes to its minor league alignment this summer. All the details from J.D. Killian (The Hockey Writers) is here.

Altitude Sports and Entertainment made some shifts during the off season. Check out the new faces and roles here. Thank you to Mike Haynes for everything throughout his many, many years with the team. It will be very different not having him around this season.

Blake Comeau has signed with the Stars, but that certainly (and unfortunately) does not make the memory of this pass go away.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #113

May 7, 2018 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the playoff series against the Nashville Predators, this season’s roster, next season’s potential roster, and we discuss something we never, ever thought we’d need to discuss on the show. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #113 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for yet another great season, fans!