Why Are Outlets Not Considering the Colorado Avalanche As a Serious Contender?

09/09/2025 33 min Episodio 1198
Why Are Outlets Not Considering the Colorado Avalanche As a Serious Contender?

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Are the Colorado Avalanche true contenders or just pretenders? The upcoming NHL season will put this burning question to rest as skeptics and fans alike eagerly await the puck drop. On today's episode we dissect the Avalanche's championship aspirations, addressing concerns from outside the fanbase and media skepticism. The duo explores potential contract extensions for key players like Cale Makar and Martin Necas, projecting possible terms and salaries. They also tackle the team's goaltending strategy, weighing the merits of Mackenzie Blackwood as the primary starter versus increased ice time for backup Wedgwood. 0:00 Intro: Are Avalanche legitimate contenders?5:04 Answering fan questions on Avs' contender status12:31 Discussing potential contract extensions for Avs17:21 Projecting Cale Makar's next contract23:57 Should Wedgwood get more starts in goal?27:08 Debate on bringing back "All The Small Things"29:57 Star Trek vs. Spaceballs: Pop culture preferences 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__________________________________________________________Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.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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