After signing Ryan Murray, the Avalanche have roughly $3 million in cap space. JJ and Aarif break down Murray's role on the team and Colorado's defensive depth overall. The guys also take a peek at the forward group to see if Joe Sakic needs to make any other additions. The show ends with a read-through of Nikita Zadorov's interview in Russia about Nathan MacKinnon. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche PodcastProduced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

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Depth Chart

The Avalanche traded a first-round draft pick for Darcy Kuemper after all. Aarif and JJ break down everything around that deal and how it makes the Avs a better team before getting into the Philipp Grubauer contract signed with Seattle. The guys also chat about the roster turnover for the Avs, the additions of Kurtis MacDermid and Darren Helm and other moves Joe Sakic could make to fill in the gaps. The episode ends with a chat about the Gabriel Landeskog extension and the structure of his eight-year contract. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif.

Darcy Kuemper Is the Man

The expansion draft began a wave of NHL offseason insanity. Aarif and JJ break down the loss of Joonas Donskoi to the Seattle Kraken and how it could affect the Avalanche's depth chart moving forward. The guys also chat about Seattle's picks before looking at Wednesday's opening day of free agency and who the Avs could target. Also, Cale Makar's six-year extension is discussed as well as updated on Gabriel Landeskog and Philipp Grubauer from Joe Sakic. The guys also chat about the NHL draft, Oskar Olausson, NHL on ESPN and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick StedmanFollow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

NHL Offseason Insanity

Aarif and JJ are back to break down the chaos around the NHL before the expansion draft. The guys discuss the Ryan Graves trade and how it impacted the protected list. But the main focus around the Avs right now is Gabriel Landeskog and the potential divorce the team and player are heading towards. The guys share their thoughts on the contract stalemate and how it got personal for Landeskog, who has also been left unprotected ahead of Wednesday's draft. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick StedmanFollow the guys on Twitter at @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

The Landeskog Marriage

The Stanley Cup Final is headed to Game 5 and Tampa Bay is hoping to repeat as Cup champs. What do the Avalanche need to do to measure up to the Lightning? Aarif and JJ get into that before creating their very own Avs expansion draft protection list. The guys then discuss the Seth Jones rumors and if Colorado should actually entertain trading for the young defenseman. The episode shifts to Gabe Landeskog's future contract and how it could compare to Nugent-Hopkins' recent extension. The guys then turn to listeners for questions before laughing about Nathan MacKinnon's recent Twitch stream comments. Then, a tribute to Matiss Kivlenieks.Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Expansion Draft & Seth Jones

Aarif and JJ are back with the first 2021 offseason edition of the podcast. The guys start with quick thoughts on the Vegas/Montreal series and discuss how the Avalanche would hypothetically be doing had they been the ones matched up against the Canadiens. They then discuss what it would take to hypothetically keep Brandon Saad as well as Gabe Landeskog after re-signing Cale Makar. Aarif then goes into hypothetical moves Joe Sakic can make to shore up his team's middle six, goaltending and depth. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

An Avalanche of Hypotheticals

JJ and Aarif are here to give their final thoughts on the 2021 Avalanche season that was. The guys break down what happened to Colorado in those last games against Vegas and explain why losing to the second-best team in the NHL isn't the end of the world. They also talk about Jared Bednar's future with the club, Nathan MacKinnon's Game 6 post-game presser and where things could go from here. The episode ends with Aarif's thoughts on the intolerable racist comments directed towards Nazem Kadri on social media. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif.

Season Ends

The pressure is on as the Avalanche return to Ball Arena for Game 5 after two uninspiring performances at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas. JJ and Aarif break down what's gone wrong and what the Avs need to do to bounce back and re-take control of this 2-2 series. The guys discuss Colorado's home-ice advantage and the energy the team could feed off before getting into the top lines struggles over the past two-plus games. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

The Pressure Is on

The Avalanche were outplayed in Game 2 Wednesday but still came away with a 3-2 overtime victory. Aarif and JJ dive into everything that went wrong, Philipp Grubauer's spectacular performance and the Avs taking a 2-0 series lead. The guys also share their thoughts on Vegas coach Peter DeBoer's post-game comments about the overtime penalty and accusing Colorado of embellishment. They then get into Brandon Saad, Tyson Jost, the defense and everyone else that stepped up before the top line got the game-winner from Mikko Rantanen. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.

Grubi Steals Game 2

The Avalanche steamrolled the Vegas Golden Knights 7-1 in Game 1 thanks largely to their top line and stud defenseman Cale Makar. JJ and Aarif break down the importance of Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog constantly showing up for playoff games and the depth that supports them. The guys then discuss the curious decision to start Robin Lehner. They then dive into Ryan Reaves' actions and the type of supplemental discipline we should expect from the NHL's Department of Player Safety. Nazem Kadri's suspension was also upheld by Gary Bettman. Aarif explains what's next in the process. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Rest is a Weapon

The Avalanche are prepping for Game 1 at Ball Arena on Sunday but they still don't know who they're playing. With Minnesota and Vegas set for a Game 7 winner-take-all Friday, JJ and Aarif share their thoughts on who comes out victorious. They also break down the rest or rust aspect of having a week off and playing against a team that has played every other night for two weeks. The guys then discuss all the recent prospect signings the Avs have announced before giving an update on Nazem Kadri's suspension appeal. Finally, the show ends with a Q & A from Twitter and Reddit listeners. Produced by Patrick Stedman.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Rest or Rust

The Avalanche finished off the Blues in four games with a 5-2 victory on Sunday. It's Colorado's first sweep in 20 years. JJ and Aarif recap Game 4, the series and how this team was able to successfully sweep a strong opponent in such dominating fashion. The guys then look ahead for what could be the series of the year between the Avs and Golden Knights, assuming Vegas closes out Minnesota. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif.

Successful Sweep

There's a lot to break down after the Avalanche's first two games against the St. Louis Blues. Nazem Kadri is likely facing another suspension, Gabe Landeskog has been the heart of this team so far and Nathan MacKinnon is scoring all the goals. JJ and Aarif dive deep into all of it as the Avs take a 2-0 lead into Enterprise Center for Game 3 on Friday. The guys also chat about Ryan O'Reilly, Jordan Binnington, Philipp Grubauer and Colorado's killer power play. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Heart of a Landy

The Avalanche smoked the Los Angeles Kings to lock up their first Presidents' Trophy in 20 years. Aarif and JJ share their in-game experience from Thursday's 5-1 victory and discuss what the Presidents' Trophy means to them. The guys then compare the 2021 Avs to that Stanley Cup-winning team in 2001 and give a line-by-line comparison. Colorado and St. Louis drop the puck for Game 1 on Monday night. What can we expect from that series? And who do Aarif and JJ think are going to win the other seven series around the league? All that and more on this lengthy playoff preview edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

Presidents' Trophy

The Avalanche defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in perhaps the biggest game of the season to continue their pursuit for first place in the West Division and the NHL. JJ and Aarif break down the game, Colorado's fight for first and look ahead to the L.A. Kings series that starts Wednesday. The guys then preview the playoffs and a potential second-round matchup against Vegas. All that and more on this edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast.Follow the guys on Twitter @JJoftheyear and @runwriteAarif

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Covering all things Avalanche and NHL, JJ Jerez and Ryan Boulding bring you the latest on the burgundy and blue.

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