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The Avalanche have secured the top seed and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a win over Calgary, but drop an overtime game at home to Vegas as they wind down the regular season. WE ARE LIVE IN STUDIO ONCE AGAIN! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche have officially clinched the Central Division and the top seed in the Western Conference following a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, splitting their home and home series. The Avs got to play with their depth options in St. Loius, what will it look like in the playoffs? With the Presidents Trophy all but locked up all well, is there anything left for them to do over the last five games of the regular season? How is the West playoff race shaking out for their Round 1 opponent? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche went into Dallas without Cale Makar and shutout the Dallas Stars with a 2-0 win to all but secure the Central division late in the season. After a disaster defensive performance against league worst Vancouver, the Avs put out a perfect defensive game against the Stars. Can the Avalanche lock up the Central division officially with a win against St. Louis tonight? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche just lit up the Calgary Flames for nine goals in one of the more dominant wins you'll see this season, topped off with five goals in the first period. However, Cale Makar left the game in the second period and did not return, is there any long term concerns to be worried about? Also, what a crazy week in the NHL as Bruce Cassidy is replaced by John Tortorella in Vegas and Brad Treliving is out in Toronto as playoff races around the league heat up. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche's four game win streak ends at home to the Winnipeg Jets. but were able to pick up a road win in Winnipeg prior to split the home and home. Can the Avalanche regroup and start a new win streak against Calgary? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Logan O'Connor finally makes his triumphant return to the lineup, making an immediate impact as the Avalanche got some revenge on the Pittsburgh Penguins with a 6-2 win. With LOC and Ross Colton back, the Avalanche look like they are really rounding into form at the right time, even if they'll be without Nic Roy for a little bit now. With a few losses for the Dallas Stars, the Avs division lead is back to 7 points. Will they able to push the lead further before their next meeting? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche have righted the ship again with two straight wins over the Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals, extending the Central division lead once again over the Dallas Stars. Will the return of Gabe Landeskog spark them to another win streak? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Central division lead for the Avalanche is down to two points after a shootout loss to the Dallas Stars, where the Avs once again out performed the Stars but could not find the scoring to finish the game and get the crucial two points. Are the Avs going to be able to hold off the Stars with 14 games to go after losing 4 of their last 5? Will the eventual returns of Landeskog, O'Connor, and Colton help right the ship? Finally, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Colorado Avalanche are 7-3-0 after the Olympic break following losses to Edmonton and Winnipeg, but a nice victory over Seattle. However, the Dallas Stars refuse to lose and have closed the Central Division lead to just three points with a massive matchup coming between the two titans again on Wednesday. Can the Avalanche get healthy in time to hold off the Dallas Stars late season run and claim the Central division? Also, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche pulled off another massive shootout victory, taking down the Minnesota Wild to extend their lead in the Central division. Nazem Kadri's re-debut with the Avs just felt right, and all the of the trade deadline additions have already proven themselves to be great additions to this team in just a few games. Once the roster gets healthy again, is it fair to start comparing this roster to the 2022 Stanley Cup team? Finally, answering your mail bag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche just played the best game you will see all year against the Dallas Stars, completing a multi-goal comeback for a 5-4 victory in the shootout to even the season series with the Stars. With this victory on top of the Nazem Kadri trade, is this the best day for the Avalanche since the Stanley Cup? Is the powerplay finally solved after swapping MacKinnon and Necas? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche have made the home run swing at the trade deadline, and are bringing back Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche address their two biggest trade deadline needs, acquiring center Nic Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs and defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators. With so much cap space left to play with but all their needs filled, are the Avalanche done? Or is there still another move to come? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche have won 4 of 5 games since returning, sweep the California back to back against Los Angeles and Anaheim, and are heading into the trade deadline with a lot of positive momentum. With Landeskog back, are they returning back to their dominant early season form? There's a lot of smoke around the Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche rumors, will Kadri once again be a member of the Avalanche by Friday's deadline? What other big move could the Avalanche make with over $10 million in cap space? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche are back like we never left at all as they split the back to back with a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth and a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Which game should you take more stock in, and were the Avs jobbed against the Wild? Also, the trade deadline is coming up in a weeks time, and we're already one trade in, so it's past time to start identifying some potential trade targets for the Avalanche that could help them win another Stanley Cup. Finally, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After years and years of trade rumors, it finally happened. Sam Girard has been traded by the Avalanche, as they send him and a 2028 2nd round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for Brett Kulak. How does Kulak fit with the Avalanche, and is this a good value trade for the Avalanche to have made? With the salary cap space opened up, what other trade avenues does this open up? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Olympics are over, and it's time for the Avalanche to get back to business to finish out the regular season. But not without one last victory lap for Team USA's gold medal, and standing for the unfair blaming of MacKinnon and Makar for Canada's loss. How are the Avalanche going to fair after such a long time off? Finally, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For the first time since 1980, Team USA has won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime in the highest quality hockey game the sport can possibly offer. Brock Nelson is a gold medalist, while MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews are silver medalists. How massive is this victory for hockey in the USA? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The biggest hockey game imaginable is locked in for the Olympic gold medal game between Team USA and Team Canada. After Canada squeaked by Czechia and Finland in surprisingly close games, while the USA seems to be rounding into form at the perfect time. Can the USA finally topple Canada on the biggest stage? Also, the USA women completed their gold medal run with a historic overtime win over Canada, are they one of the greatest teams of all time? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Olympics have reached the knockout stages at last, with the Avalanche continuing to dominate across the board. Team USA and Team Canada both go into the knockout stage undefeated and dominant, are they destined for a collision course in the gold medal game or can Team USA overcome Canada's dominance? Can the American women finish off what could be the most dominant runs in Olympic history with a victory over Canada in the Gold Medal game? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Colleen Flynn of Mile High Sports joins the show to assess where the Avalanche stand at the Olympic break, and how the Avalanche are dominating the early portion of the Olympic group stage. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

While we may be losing our minds without Avalanche hockey, the Olympics have begun and hockey is just around the corner once again. Did team USA bring a good enough team to take home a gold medal for the first time since 1980, or is the Avalanche's firepower on Team Canada with MacKinnon, Makar, and Toews too much to overcome? Is anything short of a gold medal a failure for Team USA? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.