Aarif starts the show with his thoughts about the recent Pavel Francouz report. He also touches on Valeri Nichushkin returning to Denver and taking part in a talented captains' skate last Friday. The show then shifts to Aarif's thoughts on the Mike Babcock resignation in Columbus, and more importantly, the way it was handled by NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh. Aarif is then joined by Nashville reporter Adam Vingan, who covered nearly the entire Predators career of Ryan Johansen. The interview touches on what Colorado's new second-line center could bring to the team and why the fit makes sense overall. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

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Podcast recorded: Sunday, Sep. 17, at 9 pm. MT.
Interview recorded: Monday, Sep. 11, at 10 am. MT.