That Avalanche Window Some Thought Was Closing Is Wide Open Again

19/11/2025 39 min Episodio 1244
That Avalanche Window Some Thought Was Closing Is Wide Open Again

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Colorado Avalanche reignite their Stanley Cup window with elite leadership and fresh talent. With Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar hitting their prime, and Gabriel Landeskog back anchoring the locker room, the Avs look poised for a multi-year run. How have new additions like Martin Necas, Brock Nelson, and Gavin Brindley supercharged the roster? Is the conversation around a closing window officially over as the Avalanche pivot from retooling to contender status? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the evolving championship core, potential trade scenarios involving Filip Forsberg, and how management continues to build around superstar pillars. Key insights cover goaltending stability and the rise of young prospects. Plus, hear inside details from Zakar Bardakov’s candid interview on ice time, confidence, and team chemistry. 00:00 "Reviving the Cup Window"05:10 "Future Extensions and Team Outlook"07:21 "Keeping the Window Open"13:28 Avs Landeskog UFA Backup Plan18:47 "Marvel What-If: Forsberg Fantasy"20:51 Nashville Trade Speculation27:41 "Young Russian Adjusts to NHL"32:01 Advocating for Ice Time34:32 "Val Nichushkin's Resilience Praised" Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Everything Locked on Avalanche:https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL   Follow on X:  Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieliZach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperflyShow Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche #NHL #coloradoavalanche  _______________________________________________________________Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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