Avalanche Talk

Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' 6-3 comeback victory over the Dallas Stars.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues and a solid first start for Ivan Prosvetov in goal.

Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports breaks down the Avs' 2-1 shootout victory over the San Jose Sharks.

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.

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 Wood before previewing what should be another strong season for the Devils. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarifPodcast Recorded: Sunday, Sep. 24, at 4:30 pm. MTInterview Recorded: Friday, Sep. 15, at 2:30 pm. MT

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 around camp, Gabriel Landeskog's recovery and how the new pieces are filling into the lineup. They also touch on Devon Toews' comments regarding his contract negotiations. The show ends with an interview with Julian McKenzie, who covers the Calgary Flames for The Athletic. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarifPodcast recorded: Thursday, Sep. 21, at 1:30 pm. MT.Interview recorded: Friday, Sep. 15, at 11:30 am. MT.

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 Babcock resignation in Columbus, and more importantly, the way it was handled by NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh. Aarif is then joined by Nashville reporter Adam Vingan, who covered nearly the entire Predators career of Ryan Johansen. The interview touches on what Colorado's new second-line center could bring to the team and why the fit makes sense overall. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarifPodcast recorded: Sunday, Sep. 17, at 9 pm. MT.Interview recorded: Monday, Sep. 11, at 10 am. MT.

Aarif breaks down the Avs' signing of Tomas Tatar. He looks at where the forward will fit in the lineup and the trickle-down effect of adding him. He also recalls watching a lot of Tatar when he was in Detroit, and why calling him a non-factor in the playoffs isn't entirely correct. Aarif also touches on the departure of skills coach Shawn Allard and the latest Mike Babcock news currently dominating the NHL headlines. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarifRecorded: Sep. 13, 2023, at 1:15 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen returns following a six-week break to announce changes to the show for the upcoming season. He also puts his final touches on the offseason that was for the Avs as we're just a week away from things ramping up for training camp. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarifRecorded: Monday, Sep. 11, 2023, at 11:00 am. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Meghan Angley of DNVR to break down the new Ross Colton deal and the impending Nikolai Kovalenko contract. The show then shifts to Meghan's path to the NHL and how she got started in hockey. She also touches on the Avs' prospect development -- specifically Justus Annunen and Jean-Luc Foudy, DU Hockey, and the excitement surrounding the team following a busy and efficient offseason of notable additions. All that and more on this Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back to discuss the latest around the Avs. Specifically, the Ross Colton arbitration hearing, which is scheduled for late July. They discuss where they think the contract ends up landing and why it's taken this long to get something done. They also look at some of the remaining UFAs to see which could be a fit for the Avs. The show ends with some headlines from around the league. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: July 16, 2023, at 5:30 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now to break down the Avs' offseason. He shares his thoughts on each of the forward additions and predicts what they'll bring in terms of production in 2023-24. He also looks at other moves Chris MacFarland might make before training camp. The show then shifts to some of the deals that could still happen around the NHL, including Alex DeBrincat getting dealt to Detroit, which happened in the middle of the show. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: July 9, 2023, at 5:30 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez break down a wild July 1 around the NHL and how it was navigated despite Twitter's limitations. They open the show with an in-depth analysis for both Miles Wood and Jonathan Drouin and where they'll fit on this team. They also discuss why the six-year term for Wood isn't as bad as it seems. The guys also share their thoughts on Andrew Cogliano and Jack Johnson returning as well as Bowen Byram's new bridge deal. Then, their thoughts on Erik Johnson and J.T. Compher, among others, who officially moved on from the organization. All that and more on this long Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: July 2, 2023, at 8:00 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back for a bonus episode less than 24 hours before the start of unrestricted free agency. The guys break down the Ross Colton acquisition and where he fits in the lineup. They also recap the Avs' draft picks and some of the bigger buyouts around the NHL before previewing UFA day. All that and more on this quick edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: June 30, 2023, at 1:15 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports break down the Alex Newhook trade to Montreal. They discuss what it could mean for the Avs moving forward both in terms of re-shaping their bottom six and finding someone to fill out the remaining spot in the top six. The guys also look at some of the other deals around the NHL that broke on Tuesday, specifically the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, which was somewhat connected to the Newhook deal. All that and more on this quick trade reaction episode of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: June 27, 2023, at 9:15 pm. MT.

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports welcome Jesse Montano of DNVR Sports to break down the Avs' acquisition of center Ryan Johansen on Saturday. The guys analyze the trade and the gamble MacFarland and Sakic are taking on this deal. They also discuss the recent reports that Erik Johnson is expected to enter the free agent market and where he might land. The guys then discuss the upcoming NHL Draft and the late Pierre Lacroix's induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame. All that and more on this extended Sunday edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarifRecorded: June 25, 2023, at 11:30 am MT.