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…

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 editi…

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 co…

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…

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 …

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 bef…

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…

Aarif Deen looks back at the road trip, which ended with a 6-3 loss in Tampa Bay. He shares his thoughts on what the 1-4-1 trip should do to the Avs' plans for the March 8 trade deadline. All that and more on this quick post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. Follow Aarif on Twitter/X @runwriteAarif Recorded: Thursd…

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…

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 t…

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…

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 f…

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 mor…

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 Hig…

Aarif Deen breaks down the Avs' exciting 6-4 victory over the Ottawa Senators. He touches on Nathan MacKinnon's fantastic four-goal performance, Valeri Nichushkin's ice-time reaching 29 minutes, and the continued depth-scoring struggles.Oleh Mile High Sports

Aarif Deen breaks down both Devon Toews and Jared Bednar's post-game comments following an embarrassing 3-2 loss in Chicago on Tuesday. He also discusses the Elias Lindholm trade rumor and how the Avs could fix their forward roster woes with two trades.Oleh Mile High Sports

Aarif joins Sandy Clough and Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports Radio to discuss Ryan Johansen's fit with the Colorado Avalanche.Oleh Mile High Sports

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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

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

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.Oleh Mile High Sports

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 …

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 a…

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 dire…

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 a…

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 Twitt…

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…

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 …

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…

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 though…

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…

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, sp…

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…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are ready to kick off the offseason! The guys start the show by recapping the end of the Stanley Cup Final and what other teams could learn from both the champion Vegas Golden Knights and the Florida Panthers. The show then shifts to more offseason chatter about the Avs and specifically, the several cen…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Ryan Boulding of NHL.com and co-host of The Hockey Show on Mile High Sports Radio. The guys look back at what's changed within the organization since Ryan worked for the team from 2014-16. They talk about the evolution from a franchise without an identity to being one of the NHL's best. Th…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez are back to break down the latest on Valeri Nichushkin, who is eligible to return in October if he's ready to go. The guys start the show with a look back at Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final before shifting to the recent coaching hires around the league. Specifically, if Mike Babcock is a good fit for Columbus and where Pat…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by guest Kyle Fredrickson of The Gazette. The guys look back at the Avs' 2022-23 season with Kyle, his first season on the beat as a full-time hockey guy. They also dive into why the NHL isn't as popular as it could be among the big four sports in North America. The guys also touch on some of…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports return to break down the Avs' offseason plans. They start with the veteran UFA's, specifically Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, Darren Helm, Andrew Cogliano and Lars Eller. Before that, they also look at the current playoffs and some of the fun stories around the postseason. They also discuss the Kyle Dubas …

Aarif Deen of Mile High Sports is joined by Nate Lundy, the boss at Mile High Sports to discuss the breaking news surrounding Gabriel Landeskog. The Avs' captain is expected to miss the entire 2023-24 season after scheduling a cartilage transplant in his right knee on May 10. The show starts with a clip from Landeskog, who spoke with the media Tues…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez of Mile High Sports are joined by Peter Baugh of The Athletic to reflect on the Avs' 2022-23 season. They look back at how the season was defined, how it ended and what the team needs to do this summer to improve on what was a tough ending to their Stanley Cup title defense. They also discuss Cale Makar being named a Norri…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez break down the Avs' Game 7 loss to the Seattle Kraken. They touch on some of the post-game comments about the team's adversity all season and briefly look ahead at several players that need a new contract this summer. All that and more on this final post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-to Avalanche Podcast. F…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez recap the Avs' big 4-1 Game 6 victory at Climate Pledge Arena to stave off elimination. They discuss the team's ability to finally put together a complete effort, the new-look top six and the defensive clinic in the third period. They also preview what will be an exciting Game 7 at Ball Arena before ending the show with a …

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez break down the Avs' 3-2 loss in Game 5 at Ball Arena. They discuss what's gone wrong for Colorado, which finds itself on the brink of elimination heading into Game 6. They also look at the big minutes for the stars on the team before debating Cale Makar's one-game suspension and if it was deserved. All that and more on thi…

J.J. Jerez is joined by Aarif Deen in Seattle following the Avs' 6-4 victory in Game 3 at Climate Pledge Arena. The guys use the off day to not only recap the crucial victory but look back at the first three games of the series as a whole. They also touch on Valeri Nichushkin's sudden absence, special teams and look ahead to a pivotal Game 4. All t…

Aarif Deen and J.J. Jerez recap the Avs' 3-2 victory over Seattle in Game 2 at Ball Arena. They touch on the new line combinations, Colorado finding new life after the first intermission and an exceptional performance from goaltender Alexandar Georgiev. All that and more on this live from the rink post-game edition of Hockey Mountain High: Your go-…