The Avs Hockey Podcast

Two Fan's Perspectives on Colorado Avalanche Hockey...and jerseys too.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #95

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In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay discuss the 2014-2015 Colorado Avalanche season, our highlights, lowlights, MVPs, and LVPs, Ryan O’Reilly’s future with the team, and how the Avs match up against current NHL playoff teams.  Those topics and much more Avalanche and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #95 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thank you for joining us Avs fans.  We hope you enjoy the show.

Useful Internet linkage from the show:

The Avs announced their new AHL affiliate on April 17th.  Details here.

How about a few highlights from the season?

Daniel Briere’s 300th career goal on October 13, 2014 was a last-second game-winner in Boston.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVv2rCqyDs8[/youtube]

The Avs scored two goals in nine seconds twice this season.

First, it was Cody McLeod and Matt Duchene on February 16, 2015.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnbCL6vYpXE[/youtube]

Then it was Jarome Iginla and Ryan O’Reilly on April 7, 2015.  These two goals are showcased at 2 minutes and 10 seconds of this highlight video.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJEz67ErsQ[/youtube]

Speaking of Avs/Preds on April 7, 2015, check out Joey Hishon’s first career NHL goal at 4 minutes and 5 seconds of the video.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJEz67ErsQ[/youtube]

The Captain celebrates Hishon’s goal in style with a water bottle shower for 38.  Good hockey stuff here.

Nathan MacKinnon’s first career hat trick against the Lightning at Pepsi Center on February 22, 2015.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz5j4eNHMQQ[/youtube]

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #94

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 This episode of The AHP is brought to you by the number 94.

Ryan Smyth, 2008-09 white set 2 game worn jersey.
Ryan Smyth, 2008-09 white set 2 game worn jersey. Photo courtesy of MeiGray.com.

In this show, my co-host James “Tapeleg” Gralian and I talk about a big old pile of Avalanche injuries, slim playoff chances, Iggy’s one-timer, our hope for Avalanche goaltender Reto Berra, and the line of Alex Tanguay, Ryan O’Reilly, and Gabriel Landeskog hockeying like bosses.  Those topic and a bunch more Avalanche and hockey stuff coming at you in episode #94 of The Avs Hockey Podcast.  Thank you for joining us Avalanche fans!

Links for your clicking pleasure:

From The Denver Post’s Terry Frei: The Avalanche will report to camp a year older and a year wiser next season.

Visit Avalanchedb.com for more Avalanche information than you can shake a hockey stick at.

Visit nhlnumbers.com for useful salary and cap information.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #93

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In this podcast James “Tapeleg” Gralian and Jay break down Varly’s record-setting performance against the Blackhawks on January 6, we discuss Reto Berra scoring a goal for the Lake Erie Monsters, we talk about James and his adventures in Florida, and we encourage all Avalanche fans to mark February 27, 2016 on their calendars.  Those topics and much more in episode #93 of The AHP.  Thanks for joining us!

Links and videos for your clicking pleasure:

Semyon Varlamov sets the records during the Avalanche’s 2-0 win against the Blackhawks in Chicago on January 6, 2015.  54 saves.  Not too shabby.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qq1xyo0_s0[/youtube]

Matt Duchene’s third period goal against the Stars on January 10th here:

…brought back great memories for many long-time Avalanche fans.  Jay wrote about it here:

https://www.avshockeypodcast.com/2015/01/matt-duchene-from-peter-forsberg/

James made a guest appearance on the Canes Weekly Podcast before the Avs faced the Carolina Hurricanes on January 13.  Listen to the show here:

http://canesweeklypodcast.podomatic.com/entry/2015-01-11T10_37_36-08_00

James went to the Avalanche/Panthers game in Sunrise, Florida on January 15. This happened:

Reto Berra was sent to Lake Erie for conditioning on January 10.  He made his first start against the Chicago Wolves on January 16.  Then this happened.  Well done 20/30.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHxwHKg4o6Q[/youtube]

GoPro and the NHL.  A good combination.

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAVM2H9zV7M[/youtube]

Avs/Red Wings.  Coors Field.  February 27, 2016.  Be there.

The Avs Hockey Podcast, Episode #92

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We’re back in your ear holes!  It’s the Gabriel Landeskog edition of The Avs Hockey Podcast, Your Home for Almost Everything Avalanche.

Landeskog Blue Alternate back

In this show, James “Tapeleg” Gralian and and Jay discuss the 2014-2015 Avalanche season thus far, how injuries have impacted this season, our MVPs, our biggest surprises, and a whole lot more hockey and Avs stuff.  Thanks for your patience between shows.  It has been just a while and it’s great to be back.

Happy New Year Avs fans!

Some highlights for your viewing pleasure:

Question: What’s better than a Matt Duchene shootout goal?  Answer: Watching a Matt Duchene shootout goal in slow-motion.  Here is his backhand finish on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec on December 11, 2014.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/NrNKX5PkejM?list=UU8yI94wv2jLTefAHaapvo6Q[/youtube]

Alex Tanguay is patient with the puck.  Case in point, his shootout-ending goal against Edmonton Oiler goaltender Ben Scrivens on January 2, 2015.  This is pretty.

[youtube]http://youtu.be/ycUS2ahoZxQ?list=UU8yI94wv2jLTefAHaapvo6Q[/youtube]

Video credit for both of these goals to Vince Talavera.  He has great seats for shootouts at Pepsi Center.  Thank you for sharing the love Vince!