Hockey Mountain High Podcast

The Avalanche got the split in the home and home against the Dallas Stars, as well as an extra point with a 3-2 regulation win in Dallas and a 3-2 shootout loss on home ice. The split is great, but 4/4 was possible if not for the powerplay. But change is finally coming , as Dave Hakstol departs for a job at Arizona State and is replaced by Brett McLean. How much impact will this actually have on a powerplay that's been stuck in the mud for almost two years?

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The Avalanche were let down by Mackenzie Blackwood and the powerplay in a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, still dealing with some of the same issues they struggled with last season. After a year and a half, what is there left to say about this powerplay falling short? How much leash will Blackwood get this season if the inconsistency continues? Are they going to be able to iron out the flaws before a massive home and home series with the Dallas Stars?

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The Avalanche ran the Flames out of the Saddledome for their first road win of the season, picking up a 7-3 win after dropping their first game of the season 3-2 in Winnipeg the day prior. Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz all had a multi goal night, while the Avalanche once again had another offensive explosion for seven goals.. Meanwhile Sam Malinski was a healthy scratch against the Flames, how importnt will it be to keep an eye on that coming up?

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The Avalanche are 2-0 following a dominant 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, giving them 14 goals in just two games this season. As the Avalanche hit the road for the first time this season for a Canadian back to back against Winnipeg and Calgary, will they be able to sustain this offensive firepower? If they're able to ice O'Connor and L'Heureux, how will they manage a healthy lineup for the first time this season?

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The Avalanche's season opening victory had just about everything, as the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8-4 to start the season 1-0. The powerplay was nearly perfect, the penalty kill was perfect, and the Avalanche's offense looks as good as it ever has with a franchise record eight goals on opening night. Nathan MacKinnon also beat the brakes off of Brandt Clarke, while 13 different Avs players recorded a point. Man, we missed hockey a lot, that was a lot of fun.

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The regular season is finally here for the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Kings in Wednesday's season opener. After a disappointing playoff exit last season, what are the expectations for this years Avs team, and where can they be expected to finish in the regular season? With O'Connor and L'Heureux out, can TJ Hughes earn a full time spot on the team? Finally, where will everyone in the NHL finish this season?

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The regular season is less than a week away as training camp already begins to wind down, and the Avs roster begins to take shape with more cuts after a preseason loss in Winnipeg. What are the biggest storylines to watch for the Avalanche during this regular season, and who will have the most expectations on them? What will the opening day roster look like?

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Training camp and the preseason has begun for the Avalanche, picking up a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth that nobody could actually watch, but all of the players you would want to see impress did just that. With the regular season under two weeks away, who currently has the inside track to win the opening night roster spots? What other stories have emerged from the first handful of days from training camp?

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It's been a long offseason but training finally begins on Thursday for the Colorado Avalanche, with the regular season opener against Los Angeles just two weeks away. Furthermore, Joe Sakic is here to stay as the GM of the Avs for the long haul, as extensions roll in en masse around the league before training camps open.

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Training camp is suddenly just under a week away for the Avalanche after a long offseason, and the regular season three weeks away. Who will be competing for a roster spot for the Avalanche this training camp, and who will ultimately win the opening night jobs? Who will the Avalanche get the most out of for the whole season?

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