Tell It Avs It Is Podcast: A Colorado Avalanche Podcast

The dust is settling on the free agency frenzy, so how does the Avalanche roster look after picking up Erik Brännström as one of the best value signing of this offseason? Could getting Brännström out of Ottawa unlock his potential as a former first round pick? With the defensive depth locked down, what else still needs to be done? The Avalanche also got their 2024-25 schedule, how does the new format if clustered home games and road trips look? Finally, saying goodbye to Jack Johnson as he signs in Columbus.

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Jonathan Drouin is back! It came down to the wire on Day 1 of Free Agency, but a one year deal will keep Drouin in Colorado at a team friendly price. The Avs also added Calvin De Haan to bolster the defense, Parker Kelly to add to the fourth line, and finished it off with Joel Kiviranta coming back on a one year deal. However with still no clear answers on Landeskog and Nichushkin, is there room for any more moves to come with the roster still incomplete? Finally, answering your mailbag questions!

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The 2024 draft is in the books, and the Avalanche made a total of nine selections after trading out of the first round and stockpiling picks. They also took the first goalie of the draft, Ilya Nabokov with their first pick, and two additional goalies later in the draft. Will Ilya Nabokov develop into the star goalie that the Avalanche haven't been able to develop so far in their history? Will the quantity over quality approach to this draft pay off in the long run? Also time is running out on potential moves with Ross Colton and re-signing Jonathan Droun before July 1st.

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At long last, Nathan MacKinnon finally gets his due and wins the Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player, as well as the Ted Lindsey. Is MacKinnon already a hall of fame player? Casey Mittelstadt signs a three year extension with the Avs, giving them a solid one-two punch down the middle for three years. What's Mittelstadt's ceiling in Colorado? What does this mean for Ross Colton's future? The Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup in Game 7, and the Oilers fall short as McDavid wins playoff MVP. Finally, breaking down all the madness in the NHL as the offseason officially gets underway.

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With the draft less than a week away, Adam Kimelman joins the show once again to look at options for the Avs in the first round and beyond. With their highest pick since 2019, who could be available to the Avalanche at 24th overall? What's the possibility for another late round steal like Cal Ritchie last year? Where does this draft stack up to years past, and how does Macklin Celebrini compare to other first overall picks? Ultimately, will the Avs hold on to the 24th overall pick or move it?

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The most important game of our lifetime is on the horizon with Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, with the Oilers looking to complete a 3-0 comeback in the Stanley Cup Final and the Panthers trying to avoid the worst collapse in sports history. In Avalanche news, Andrew Cogliano has announced his retirement and will join the Avs front office + Ross Colton is rumored to be on the trade block as the Avalanche look to make cap space. Finally, around the NHL news as Jacob Markstrom, Pierre-Luc Dubois, and Barclay Goodrow begin the offseason frenzy.

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The Stanley Cup Final marches onto a fifth game after a split in Edmonton, with the Panthers one win away from their first Stanley Cup but the Oilers with the blowout win in Game 4. But, with serious playoff fatigue kicking in both the NHL and NBA, it might be time to start wrapping these playoffs up much earlier. Utah announces their next colors which are... fine. Are there any other teams in need of a rebrand? Finally, answering your mailbag questions!

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The Florida Panthers are two wins away from the Stanley Cup after outscoring the Edmonton Oilers 7-1 over the first two game of the Final, is there a way for the Oilers to at least make this series interesting? The Washington Capitals are buying and shutting down CapFriendly to the public, but it's also revealed how much the league hates salary information being made public at all, and further showing how the NHL hates their fans. Finally, Christian shares his insane experiences as a rec sports league referee.

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The Edmonton Oilers are taking on the Florida Panthers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final in what could be one of the best Finals in recent memory. McDavid vs. Barkov is one of the best playoff matchups you can ask for, as well as the best even strength team going up against the best special teams. Are we finally going to get a good Game 7 for the Stanley Cup?Also, Utah is close to deciding on a name for the team, and down to the final six options that take heavy inspiration from the Avalanche and Colorado sports. Finally, answering your mailbag questions!

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The Stanley Cup Final is set between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, meaning the Dallas Stars and New York are finished after an all-time jinx from the guys. But none of that matters for the Avalanche with free agency less than a month away. What free agents would be the best fit for the Avs in this UFA cycle? Could any of the big names be options? Who could some of the best value reclamation options be? Finally, answering your mailbag questions!

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Welcome to The Tell It Avs It Is Podcast, your home for everything Colorado Avalanche on The Hockey Podcast Network! Join hosts Griffin Youngs and Christian Bolle twice a week as they brings you up to date and unique analysis on all things Colorado Avalanche and NHL.

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