In the latest episode of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak talks with Joe Smith, who covers the Minnesota Wild and NHL at large for The Athletic. Among the topics discussed: + His memories covering the other side of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final as a Lightning beat writer. + What he learned from the Lightning's mini-dynasty and what the Avalanche might have in store. + What went wrong for the Wild this year, and is there hope for the Avs' division rivals? + What is Nikita Kucherov's case for the Hart Trophy? + Brock Faber vs. Connor Bedard in the other hotly contested NHL award ..read more

In a bonus edition of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak speaks with Ryan Lambert of Elite Prospects and Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now to focus on the NCAA hockey tournament and the mystery man, Nikolai Kovalenko. Among the topics discussed: + How does DU stack up against the other title contenders? + What could be the Pios' biggest weakness? + What needs to happen for Colorado College to make the tournament? + Is the Eastern Conference, beyond the Florida Panthers, just kind of meh? + What are the strengths of Kovalenko's game? + Why is he different than most Russian pro ..read more

In the latest episode of the Avalanche Ink podcast, beat writer Corey Masisak chats with Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic for a debrief of what transpired at the NHL trade deadline. Among the topics discussed: + Some thoughts on the instant classic in Edmonton between the Avs and Oilers. + How did Colorado fare at the trade deadline? + Comparing the potential fits of Chris Tanev and Sean Walker with the Avs. + Did Vancouver and Dallas do enough to keep pace with the other powers who made more moves? + Is Florida the class of the Eastern Conference? + What will Nikolai Kovalenko's arrival ..read more

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers is again joined by Marty Richardson, executive director of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation, in the latest episode of Traffic in Front of the Net ..read more

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson discuss why the timing was right on Wednesday for Colorado to sign Boston College forward Alex Newhook, and why two more college draft picks -- Sampo Ranta (Minnesota) and Nate Clurman (Notre Dame) -- are also likely to join the Avs despite having one more season of NCAA eligibility remaining ..read more

In the latest Traffic in Front of the Net podcast episode, Denver Post reporter Mike Chambers visits with former Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda and Marty Richardson, president and CEO of Dawg Nation Hockey Foundation.  Hejda shares his thoughts about the Avalanche, his brief fighting career, and how he recalled himself from the minors to the Edmonton Oilers in a move that saved his NHL career ..read more

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson discuss the most pressing issues surrounding the team -- including the need for a backup goaltender, how Colorado managed its coronavirus quarantine, and the Avs' chances to win the Stanley Cup ..read more

Avalanche beat writers Mike Chambers and Kyle Fredrickson recap Colorado’s 3-0 victory in Game 1 against the Arizona Coyotes. The guys also discuss what the Avs must do in order to avoid a first-round postseason letdown ..read more

Denver Post hockey writer Mike Chambers is joined by former Avalanche employee and freelance writer Ryan Boulding in the latest episode of Traffic in Front of The Net ..read more

In this special edition sports podcast by The Denver Post, sportswriters Kyle Newman, Kyle Fredrickson and Mike Singer discuss the return of major pro sports in America. The trio assesses the re-start plans for the MLB, NBA and NHL, as well as discussion on the feasibility of an NFL season/college football this fall and how they have been covering sports during a global pandemic ..read more