What To Make of the Avalanche’s 1-4-1 Road Trip

Valeri Nichushkin Leaves the Avalanche, Again: Aarif Deen is in Dallas ahead of Game 5, attempting to make sense of the bombshell Valeri Nichushkin news that broke ahead of Game 4 on Monday. He discusses how it affected the team's performance, the emotions behind the six-month suspension, and how the team should proceed in the future. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

33 min listen

Miles Wood, Game 1 Hero: Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' Game 1 victory in Dallas. He discusses the three-goal comeback, Miles Wood's OT winner, the top guys righting the ship and Alexandar Georgiev's big saves in overtime. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: May 8, 2024, at 2:45 pm MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

31 min listen

Avalanche Eliminate Winnipeg Jets in Five Games: Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' five-game series victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He touches on the bounceback from Alexandar Georgiev, Valeri Nichushkin's scoring, Artturi Lehkonen's importance and roster depth. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: May 1, 2024, at 3:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

22 min listen

Alexandar Georgiev's Game 1 Blunder: Aarif Deen breaks down the Avalanche's 7-6 Game 1 loss on the road in Winnipeg. He assesses the goaltending situation and shares his thoughts on who should start Game 2. He also looks at the team's performance as a whole, including thoughts on Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Josh Manson and Casey Mittelstadt. All that and more on this post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: April 21, 2024, at 10:00 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

21 min listen

Starting Goalie: Aarif Deen discusses Alexandar Georgiev's recent struggles and how the Avs will navigate the goaltending situation moving forward. He breaks down some of coach Jared Bednar's comments regarding both Georgie and Justus Annunen heading into Thursday's regular season finale against the Edmonton Oilers. He also recaps Tuesday's practice and the line combinations Colorado is likely starting the playoffs with. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: April 16, 2024, at 3:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

27 min listen

Playoff Implications: Aarif Deen breaks down the recent stretch of Avs games. He looks back at the 4-1 loss in Columbus and the playoff implications it could have regarding Colorado's first round opponent. He also recaps the Avs' comeback victory in Nashville, and Alexandar Georgiev getting pulled after getting called for unsportsmanlike conduct. The show ends with some thoughts on Nathan MacKinnon's home point streak ending against the Rangers in a controversial way. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: April 2, 2024, at 7:15 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

36 min listen

So Much Has Changed: Aarif returns to look back at an exciting month for the Avalanche. He breaks down the trades made by Chris MacFarland ahead of the deadline and how they've inpacted the team's depth, PK and road record. He also looks at similarities between this year's deadline and the one in 2022 before the Avs last won the Stanley Cup. Aarif then closes the show with thoughts on how the lines will play out for the playoff run. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at 9:00 pm MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

35 min listen

Two Winnable Games Slip Away: Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's last two games, a 2-1 OT loss in Detroit followed by a 4-3 loss to Toronto at Ball Arena. He looks at how and why the Avs let two winnable games slip away in the third period and why the team is frustated with their recent play. He also credits Justus Annunen for an exceptional performance against the Red Wings before looking at what is very much an incomplete forward lineup just five games out from the trade deadline. All that and more on this Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024, at 7:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

28 min listen

Home Cookin' At Ball Arena: Aarif recaps the Avalanche's 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes at Ball Arena and how the team was able to win the battle between two desperate teams. He then joins Shawn Drotar and Sandy Clough of Mile High Sports Radio to preview the upcoming games against the Vancouver Canucks at home and the Detroit Red Wings on the road. All that and more on this Monday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Monday, Feb. 19, 2024, at 9:00 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

31 min listen

Reunion With J.J. Jerez in the Midst of a Disastrous Road Trip: Aarif Deen is joined by Guerilla Sports' J.J. Jerez for an OG reunion. The guys break down the lopsided 4-0 loss in Florida and the disastrous road trip as a whole. They also look at ways the Avs could dig out of this rut after falling to 0-3-1 since the All-Star break. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at 7:15 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

48 min listen

Peter Baugh Checks in From the Big Apple: Aarif Deen is joined by an old friend of the show, Peter Baugh of The Athletic. The guys discuss Peter's move to The Big Apple, covering the New York Rangers and his experience with covering the first week of the Patrick Roy era on Long Island. They then shift to the Colorado Avalanche, how the team is viewed from afar and what they need ahead of the March 8 trade deadline. The show ends with a look back at Peter's favorite memories covering the Avs. All that and more on this special edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Jan. 30, 2024, at 8:45 am. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

51 min listen

Nathan MacKinnon's Elite Habits: Aarif Deen is back following the Avs' 6-2 victory over the Capitals, led by Nathan MacKinnon's second four-goal game of the season. He reacts to Jared Bednar's post-game presser where he spoke about MacKinnon's off-ice habits that make him the elite player that he is. He also speaks to MacKinnon's standard for himself and those around him. Then, he touches on the return of both Artturi Lehkonen and Bowen Byram before closing out with thoughts of how Alexandar Georgiev looked on Wednesday. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Jan. 25, 2024, at 10:30 am. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

28 min listen

Throw The Hats For Logan O'Connor: Aarif Deen is back following the Avs' 7-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. He breaks down the Logan O'Connor hat trick, his chemistry on the line with Wood and Colton, and the Avs' road trip as a whole. He also looks at the recent play of Sam Malinski, and if his rise opens up the opportunity to use other defensive assets to help bolster the forward core. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Jan. 20, 2024, at 3:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

31 min listen

Valeri Nichushkin Enters NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program: Aarif Deen speaks with Sandy Clough and Shawn Drotar of Mile High Sports about the Valeri Nichushkin news. They discuss how it was handled, what to make of Nichushkin's statement and how the Avs will adjust without one of their top wingers. They also preview the Avs' road trip, which began with a 5-3 victory in Toronto on Saturday. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at 4:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

27 min listen

Resiliency: Aarif looks back at the Avs’ resilient victory in Dallas on Thursday, where they erased a two-goal lead and won 5-4 in OT. He touches on the growth of Jonathan Drouin this season, Valeri Nichushkin’s ability to be used as a weapon, Nathan MacKinnon’s dominance and the team’s defensive pieces. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter @runwriteAarif Recorded: Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at 8:30 pm. MT. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

33 min listen

MacKinnon's Magic, Nichushkin's ice-time and Depth Struggles by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

17 min listen

Trade Chatter + Comments From Toews and Bednar by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

24 min listen

Is Ryan Johansen a Good Fit? by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

18 min listen

Powerful PP: Aarif Deen shares why the Avalanche's PP has been so effective over the past nine games despite the Avs losing 4-3 in OT to the Arizona Coyotes. Then, Aarif joins Sandy Clough and Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports radio for more hockey talk. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

26 min listen

Comeback in Dallas: Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' 6-3 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

9 min listen

St. Louis Fallout + Kiviranta Signs: Recapping Jared Bednar's press conference Saturday night following an embarrassing loss to the St. Louis Blues. Also, the Avalanche sign Joel Kiviranta to a one-year deal for the remainder of the 2023-24 season. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

14 min listen

Recapping a Tough Loss to Seattle: Aarif joins Shawn Drotar and Sandy Clough on Mile High Sports radio to break down the loss to Seattle at Ball Arena on Thursday night. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

24 min listen

An Avalanche of Questions Following a 7-0 Loss at Vegas: Following a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, Aarif shares his five most pressing questions about the Avalanche through the first 10 games of the season. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

14 min listen

Prepping For The Golden Knights: Aarif shares his quick thoughts from Thursday's practice before plugging a radio segment with Shawn Drotar at Mile High Sports. The guys preview Saturday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

22 min listen

Prosvetov Shines in 4-1 Victory Over the Blues: Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues and a solid first start for Ivan Prosvetov in goal. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

12 min listen

Avalanche Defeat San Jose 2-1 in the Shootout: Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports breaks down the Avs' 2-1 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

16 min listen

Devon Toews is Here to Stay: Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports breaks down the Devon Toews contract extension before looking back at Colorado's performance in Wednesday's 5-2 opening night victory over the Los Angeles Kings. by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

36 min listen

Preseason Begins + Kristy Flannery on Tatar, Wood and the NJ Devils: Following the Avs’ 4-3 loss in the preseason opener, Aarif shares some notes from the game before being joined by Kristy Flannery of The Hockey News. A New Jersey Devils beat reporter, Kristy speaks of Colorado's additions of Tomas Tatar and Miles... by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

29 min listen

Valeri Nichushkin Speaks + Julian McKenzie on the Calgary Flames: Aarif is joined by Aniello Piro of Mile High Sports following the first day of training camp. The guys start the show by breaking down Valeri Nichushkin's first public comments since his absence from the team last April. They then get into the vibes... by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

61 min listen

What Ryan Johansen Brings to the Avalanche: Aarif starts the show with his thoughts about the recent Pavel Francouz report. He also touches on Valeri Nichushkin returning to Denver and taking part in a talented captains' skate last Friday. The show then shifts to Aarif's thoughts on the Mike... by Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast

67 min listen

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