DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast

The DNVR Avalanche Podcast is your daily source for all things Colorado Avalanche. Hosted by credentialed insiders and analysts AJ Haefele, Nathan Rudolph, and former Avs forward Eric LaCroix, this show delivers expert analysis, exclusive interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight on the Avs, the NHL, and stars like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. From breaking news and trade rumors to postgame shows and playoff coverage, DNVR Avalanche is the #1 live Avs podcast—broadcast daily from the DNVR Bar in downtown Denver.

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June 24, 2025 59 mins

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The NHL has had its fair share of blockbuster trades but how many players currently in the NHL would never be traded no matter what? There are a few that are obvious or could no one be the right answer?

 

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Today on the DNVR Avalanche Podcast, we’re wrapping up Spirit Week with Diehards Day! This episode is all about you — our amazing Diehard community. We asked our Discord members what topics they wanted to hear, and Rudo & Eric are diving into all of it. From under-the-radar players we want to see get a shot next season, to the ultimate question: Which Av would you want to be stuck on a desert island with? Let’s close out Spirit Wee...

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Harrison Wind and Andre Simone give their list of the best free agents that the Nuggets could realistically land this summer. Also, Diehards join the show to ask questions and give their take on how the Nuggets offseason is trending.

 

Intro - 0:00

Hangover takes - 4:00

Nuggets offseason - 12:22

Wind’s Top 10 free agents - 20:00

Talking to Diehards 37:00

D-Line calls in - 58:10

 

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With 9 trades made in season last year the Colorado Avalanche have a lot of moving pieces, how would you grade the moves post mortem and how much room is there for these deals to get better or worse for Colorado?

 

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A mystery guest joins the DNVR Avalanche Podcast to talk shop. A former player and head coach can you guess who it is? Join in as the cover Coaching from the NCAA to the Olympics.

 

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Olympic teams announced their first six players today with Gabe Landeskog and Martin Necas leading the way for the Avs outside of Canada. What it will be like to finally see Avs play at the Olympics again?

 

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It’s Friday the 13th and the Colorado Avalanche are no strangers to cursed moments, from Landeskog’s cut knee to Roy’s failed taunt what are some of the biggest curses the Avs have experienced

 

Intro - 0:00

Game 4 - 1:00

Who’s getting the Conn Smythe? 7:55

Who’s getting traded - 16:15

How much does LOC injury factor in to the offseason - 28:20

Is free agency fair? - 37:14

Most cursed moments in avs history - 45:00

 

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With Brock Nelson signed the Avs still need to flesh out there roster but how little is the bare minimum?

 

Intro - 0:00

KSE sole owners of Elitches - 1:25

Going back to ATL? - 8:40

More Expansion - 18:02

Kreider to Ducks - 23:25

Balancing risk - 34:11

Cup tax? - 44:00

How good can this off season be? - 1:00:00

 

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Cale Makar takes home his second Norris Trophy, further cementing his place among the NHL’s elite defensemen — but would he already be a Hall of Famer if he retired tomorrow? 

 

Then Rudo, AJ, and Eric dive into the complex world of NHL contracts: term vs. money, no-move clauses, over-35 bonuses, and everything in between.

 

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, Rudo, AJ, and Eric break down the fiery finish to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. When things boiled over, did the Oilers send a message or just throw a tantrum?

 

Then, the guys take a look at some of the biggest names on the potential free agent market, including Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett. Will Marner end up on a contender or sign with a rebuilding team? And which teams can actually afford him...

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Gabe Landeskog joins the DNVR Avalanche podcast to talk about his recovery process and his documentary covering the last few years of him trying to get back to the NHL. The crew also talks about Landy’s career and if he has a path to the Hall of Fame.

 

Intro - 0:00

Quick News - 1:19

Interview with Gabe Landeskog - 18:27

Ever any doubt? - 21:35

The want to win is stronger than ever - 24:00

What did Landy learn about himself? - 25:40

Just l...

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The Avs have already brought back Brock Nelson but who are the most enticing free agents out there and who will Colorado sign?

 

Intro - 0:00

Hinote to Tampa - 2:55

DeBore Done - 5:00

Bring back Jost - 12:00

Meat and potatoes - 20:50

Breaking into the top 10 - 32:55

Top 5 - 55:00

Overtime - 1:00:00

Breaking News - 1:05:22

Top 2 - 1:07:00

AJ’s other guys - 1:10:17

 

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Intro - 0:00

How bout that game 1? - 2:00

Other news around the league - 4:00

Interested in bringing Kivi back? - 21:30

Low buys? - 27:15

Landmines - 39:50

 

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The Colorado Avalanche have locked in their 2C with Brock Nelson signing a three year $7.5 million AAV contract with the team. The First piece to the Avs postseason puzzle is set, what does mean for the Avs and what comes next?

 

Intro - 0:00

First reactions - 1:00

Skating Data - 6:25

High danger scoring - 20:35

A bit much? - 31:30

Still some work to be done, but..- 38:00

Where’s the snarl? - 58:15

Wrapping up - 1:02:00

 

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With reports out there that Brock Nelson might be willing to stay in Colorado, how aggressively should Colorado Avalanche pursue keeping him as their 2C? What might a contract look like and how can the Avs build around him?

 

Intro - 0:00

Quick news - 1:00

Can the NHL awards be saved? - 13:00

Back to in person drafts - 17:30

Could we see Necas traded? - 24:09

Could Brock Nelson Stay? - 37:09

If Nelson stays, then what? - 51:40

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, Eric and Justin break down the front-runners for the Conn Smythe Trophy and discuss whether the NHL season drags a little too far into summer. Then, we’re having some fun with a classic question: what would you do with the Stanley Cup if you had it for 24 hours?

 

Intro - 0:00

Shorten the season - 2:00

Conn Smyth contenters? - 8:27

Your day with the cup? - 32:34

What would E do? - 46:10

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A few weeks removed from the Avalanche playoff exit does it still stand up as one of the toughest losses the Avs have experienced or do other playoff failures take the top spot?

 

Intro - 0:00

Repeat Stanley Cup Finals - 2:00

Who’s got the goalie advantage? - 6:00

Breaking down the forwards - 18:51

USA vs Canada - 32:30

Topic of the day - 38:35

 

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On today’s DNVR Avalanche Podcast, Rudo, Eric, and AJ take a look at which players on the current roster have proven to be worth their contracts, who might be worth re-signing, and what potential value targets could be available in free agency.

 

Intro - 0:00

First things first - 1:00

Cost effective Avs? (Lehkonen fist)- 7:56

Looking at necas - 19:06

Guys we are likely to lose - 25:10

Bring back Vesey? -34:00

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