The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Last night was the most FUN we’ve had watching the Nuggets in ages!! Why? Because everyone got involved! Jokic didn’t have to be a one-man wrecking crew! Jokic had an “okay” game by his standards, and everyone else stepped up. Full team effort.  

2:23:01 MS - The numbers aren't in the Avs favor for Game 6. BUT if they do this one thing tomorrow at Ball Arena, it will erase what history says altogether! Coach and Raj tell you what that ONE thing is!  

5:17:03 PHD - Does Bill Hanzlik prefer players to be consistent or clutch? And is Jamal Murray one of the most clutch players in the NBA? 

8:31:13 K & L- Jamal Murray’s numbers in the playoff vs his numbers in the regular season. Why are they so much better when it means more

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK – It had absolutely nothing to do with the Avs loss last night. Let’s make that perfectly clear. But when the CAPTAIN of the Dallas Stars is out here blatantly flopping for calls while his team is up 3 goals late in a playoff game? That’s a horrible look. That’s bad for the brand.  

2:51:04 MS - Avs vs Stars should be the WCF but it's not. Coach and Raj discuss why this series was always about who would come out of the West. Also, with Dallas not being at full strength, could a loss in the first round come back to haunt Jared Bednar?  Let us know in the comments!  

5:31:06 PHD - How do the Avs get their power play rolling again? John Mitchell gives his thoughts on what needs to change 

8:51:08 K&L - John-Michael Liles talks about the flukey Stars goals in the first period and the Avalanche passing up shots.

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Landy’s goal was impressive. But what was MORE impressive? Him parking his big ol’ caboose in front of the net & bullying Bichsel on Sammy G’s goal. We were worried about his knee holding up. He pushed around a 6’ 7” 230lbs defenseman for 30 sec. I think the knee’s fine.  

2:23:15 MS – It’s all about sources and Coach Sanford has them when it comes to why Shedeur fell. He and Raj go through it and breakdown why the optics vs reality conversation is real when it comes to Shedeur Sanders.   

5:22:19 PHD - Adam Schefter joined us today and talked about why he thinks Shedeur Sanders fell so far down in the draft 

8:14:19 K&L – Gabe Landeskog scores in his second NHL game back.

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Vic was very Zen about the Nuggets this morning. He’s at peace. He’s finally accepted the truth: they aren’t winning a championship this year. 
This roster isn’t built to win. The Adelman Honeymoon is over. Barring something shocking, we’re onto next year. 

2:37:12 MS – Raj and Coach like the Jahdae Barron pick after sleeping on it. 

5:02:14 PHD - PHD likes Jahdae Barron the player, they just don't think it was the right pick at #20 

8:18:01 K&L - Saints draft Tyler Shough over Shedeur Sanders in the second round.

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar told us there’s a “good chance” Gabe Landeskog plays tonight. That’s as close to a definitive answer as we’ll ever get. What does Coach expect to see from Landy? What will his role be?  Listen to Jared Bednar every Wednesday at 8am with Moser, Lombardi and Kane.    

2:20:14 MS - A LOT has happened since Gabe last played with the Avs!!! Coach and Raj go through what has happened in the last 3 years.   If we forgot something, let us know in the comments!    

4:48:00 PHD - Jeff Legwold shares his thoughts on where he thinks Shedeur Sanders gets taken in the NFL Draft   

7:07:12 K&L - How many minutes will Gabe Landeskog log tonight if the game goes to overtime?

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Do you feel better about the Avalanche or Nuggets right now? Brett said it’s the Avs. Why? Because they did what they needed to do. They won a game in Dallas & took back home ice. Now the Nugs need to follow suit in LA. 

2:50:22 MS – The conversation about David Adelman needs to be had before it’s too late. Coach and Raj discuss why David Adelman not calling a timeout last night was him trying to trust his players and not make it about himself!   Will it come back to haunt him?  

5:29:04 PHD – Hastings says this Nuggets-Clippers series has 7 games written all over it 

8:46:12 K & L- What realistic expectations should we have for Gabe’s return to the ice in almost 3 years.

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - The Avalanche have the deepest, most complete roster they’ve had since the 2022 Cup team. And that’s a DIRECT result of trading Mikko Rantanen. A few months down the road, it’s clear that the Avs won the Mikko trade by a country mile.   

2:51:16 MS – The Denver Nuggets saw the Russell Westbrook Rollercoaster go in different ways we’ve never seen before!! Coach and Raj explain why MPJ must buckle up because he will feel the wrath of the coaster more than any other player in the starting lineup!    

5:44:02 PHD - What were the guys biggest takeaways from the Avs & Nuggets victories on Saturday?   
8:57:10 K&L - Should the Avalanche play Gabe Landeskog tonight?

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Ruling out the obvious choices like MacKinnon, Makar, Jokic, and Murray, who are the X-Factors for the Avalanche and Nuggets in the playoffs? Here are our choices for the Avs. The full conversation is available on our YouTube channel.  

2:51:06 MS - Coach and Raj go all in on the belief Gabe MUST play Game 1, no need to wait until Game 3! If he can play, let 'em play!! They also discuss why Game 1 must be the measuring stick.  

5:37:20 PHD – Scott Hastings biggest keys for the Nuggets to beat the LA Clippers in round 1 of the NBA Playoffs 

8:55:18 K & L- Key factors for Nuggets to win series vs Clippers

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Denver Mayor Mike Johnston told us MPJ contacted his office & asked for more ways to get involved in the community. MPJ wants to give back in any way he can.   Also, Brett had a request for Mayor Johnston, and it's one that he's never heard in his hundreds of town meetings.  

2:29:23 MS - Playoff Jamal...Now Loading  Coach Sanford and Raj discuss why they feel so optimistic about the Denver Nuggets' chances in Round 1 vs the Clippers! How much does the arrival of Playoff Jamal affect the chances of the Nuggets making a run? 

4:55:00 PHD - Coach Prime responded to the critics about retiring Shedeur's jersey at his press conference today and PHD reacts to what he had to say: 

8:16:03 K&L - Erik Johnson tells Nate and Andy why Colorado and the Avalanche franchise means so much to him.

The Altitude Daily! Reaction to the biggest news of the Day from Denver’s Best Sports Talk Shows!

9:09 MLK - Gabe Landeskog is just as important off the ice as he is on the ice. Jared Bednar told us he’s a calming presence in the locker room on a nightly basis. When Gabe speaks, guys listen.   

2:26:06 MS - Potential Avs Playoff Storylines: Gabe Returns, Mikko is now the enemy, and rest vs Rust. Coach and Raj wonder could all of that be the smoke cloud protecting everyone from having the Val Nichushkin conversation heading into the playoffs.  

4:56:01 PHD – Did CU make a mistake retiring Shedeur’s jersey? 

8:08:03 K&L - Would firing Bud Black or Bill Schmidt spark the Rockies?