Hockey Mountain High Podcast

The preseason marches on for the Avalanche after a 7-1 drubbing at the hands of the Golden Knights. Is there anything to be concerned about after Alex Georgiev struggled in his second preseason game?…

The preseason is underway for the Colorado Avalanche, and hockey is finally back. Allegedly at least. Who's impressed the most in the first two preseason games against Minnesota and Vegas? What else …

Training camp has gotten underway for the Avalanche after a short offseason, with the preseason just around the corner. It wouldn't be Avalanche hockey without some injuries, and the injury report ha…

Nathan MacKinnon is officially a member of the Avalanche for nine more seasons, and has become the highest paid player in the NHL with his newly inked extension in Colorado. Is this the perfect contr…

Back on their normal schedule, the guys are back as hockey slowly begins to trickle back into season with the return of the rookie tournament. Since last episode, more rumors of Nathan MacKinnon's co…

The guys are back on their regular recording schedule as the offseason winds down, and have actual Avs news to talk about. The Avalanche sign Evan Rodrigues to a one year contract, addressing their c…

The player review/preview series concludes at last with the players who are no longer members of the Avalanche, and have moved on to other teams. Nazem Kadri got paid by the Calgary Flames, how will …

The player review/preview series nears its conclusion as we talk about the goalies, both the returning Pavel Francouz and newly acquired Alexandar Georiev. After returning from multiple injuries that…

The player review/preview series continues with the newest member of the Avalanche's defense, Josh Manson. Manson was acquired at the trade deadline last season, and became a key piece of the Avalanc…

The player review/preview series continues with the longest tenured member of the Avalanche, Erik Johnson. After a tremendous bounce back season from injuries and retirement rumors, Erik Johnson beca…

The player review/preview series continues with the hosts new favorite player, Bo Byram. Byram's rookie season was strife hardship and questions, after another concussion put the young defenseman's c…

The player review/preview series continues with everybody's favorite topic of discussion, Sam Girard. Girard had a tough season last year, interrupted by injury and some roller coaster play, but stil…

The player review/preview series transitions now to the defense, and we begin with the safety blanket, Devon Toews. Toews had a phenomenal regular season and playoffs, setting career highs across the…

The player review/preview series continues by wrapping up the offense with the fourth line, talking about Darren Helm, Andrew Cogliano, and Logan O'Connor. Darren Helm went from forgotten piece to a …

The player review/preview series continues with JT Compher, rounding out the third line. Compher had an big bounce back last season, finding consistency in the Avs middle six forward group and puttin…

The player review/preview series marches on with rookie Alex Newhook, and what comes next with the roster opening after key departures. After a rookie season full of progress and a second playoff run…

The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with one of the best acquisitions the Avs have made, Artturi Lehkonen. After being acquired at the deadline, Lehkonen fit into the Avs system perf…

The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the by far most improved player of last season, Val Nichushkin. Nichushkin shattered all expectations for this season, producing unprecedente…

The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the best defenseman in the NHL, Cale Makar. After a season that saw Makar take home a Norris, Stanley Cup, and Conn Smythe Trophy, did he hav…

The Avalanche season review/preview series continues with the captain himself, Gabe Landeskog. After a potentially career best regular season was cut short due to knee surgery, Landeskog was instrume…