Avalanche goaltending duo climbs NHL rankings. Can they reach elite status this season?

Colorado's netminders secure a top-10 spot in NHL Network's tandem rankings, sparking debate on their potential ascent. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar's point projections take center stage, with hosts analyzing FanDuel's over/under lines. The conversation shifts to historical draft picks, examining the Avalanche's selections and debating Joe Sakic's legacy against NHL legends. Could Makar's trajectory rewrite draft history?

Tune in for expert analysis on Colorado's goaltending future, betting insights on star players, and a deep dive into NHL draft lore.

0:00 Intro: Colorado Avalanche goalie tandem rankings

5:15 Avalanche tandem ranked 8th

10:01 Analyzing NHL's top 10 individual goalie rankings

14:26 McKinnon and Makar point/goal projections for season

20:59 Necas potential impact compared to Rantanen

24:14 Best draft picks by position in NHL history

28:47 Could Makar overtake Yzerman as best 4th pick?

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