Mikko Rantanen

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #154

March 17, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay analyze the moves the Avs made at the trade deadline, they describe Nathan MacKinnon doing even more Nathan MacKinnon things, and they break down yet another Mikko Rantanen trade. Those topics and a whole bunch more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #154 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for joining us, friends!

James and Jay’s Favorite Hockey Things for You

James shows up for the hockey and stays for the bulk misconducts.

77 for Detroit's gonna have a minor for roughing, and alllll the other guys are gonna have a misconduct
byu/dilypucks inhockey

James also appreciates a gentleman. Well done, Linus Ullmark.

Linus Ullmark cuts off a reporter that kept interrupting Claire Hanna
byu/chespiotta inhockey

Jay: The Sean Avery/Brett Hull/Joe Sakic story just keeps getting better. Now with video!

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #153

February 3, 2025 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the trade which shook up the entire hockey world, they explore Colorado’s All-Century team, and they also fix the power play with their spare time and energy. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #153 of The AHP. Thank you for downloading the show, friends.

James and Jay’s Favorite Hockey Things (Since their last show)

Shoresy is a great show. It makes Tapeleg feel feels. It’s a beautiful ode to the game we love.

Jay: We have questions which deserve honest answers.

— Hockey Out of Context (@nhloutofcontext.bsky.social) 2025-01-27T19:18:07.419Z

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #152

December 16, 2024 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this podcast, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the revolving door that is the crease for the Avs so far this season, they discuss the state of goaltending in the NHL in general, they review the numbers that make Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon some of the top players in the game today, and they deliberate about the future of The Captain with the team and in hockey. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #152 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thank you for tuning in, friends!

Some of James and Jay’s favorite things they wanted to share with you:

James:

NHL.com’s December 12 story on the drop in save percentage during the last few seasons.

The equipment manager for the Grand Rapids Griffins cares for the team’s equipment and much, much more in his role. Here’s the story from The Athletic/The New York Times.

Jay:

Marc-Andre Fleury’s final regular season visit to Pittsburgh was not short on feels. “Not only is that respect, but that’s just flat out love for The Flower.”

Question of the show: Would you rather have a great power play, or a great penalty kill. Both is not an option. Head over to any of our socials to weigh in.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #151

September 30, 2024 by Jay Vean - The AHP

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay talk about the offseason, they discuss this year’s lineup and lineups of the future, and they break down what the salary cap allows, and doesn’t allow, the Avs to do. Those topics and much more Avs and hockey stuff in episode #151 of The Avs Hockey Podcast. Thanks for supporting The AHP and welcome to the 2024-25 season!

Things to click on:

The Toronto Sun’s Steve Simmons chimes in on the state of the Leafs and the Avs, Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Valeri Nichushkin too.

The Denver Gazette’s Mark Kiszla hints at last season, and any non-Stanley Cup winning season, being a waste. James and Jay give their thoughts on this take in the show.