Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are LIVE after the game of Colorado's crucial matchup with Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of a four-game road trip out East

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The Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars delivered another playoff-style battle.

Meghan Angley is joined by more members of the Guerilla Sports team - Mark Robinson and Avery Coates - to break down the Avalanche’s latest matchup with Dallas, including postgame insight from Cale Makar, Scott Wedgewood, and Jared Bednar. Makar’s power-play goal marked his fourth 20-goal season, continuing a historic run among NHL defensemen.

Despite controlling possession and outshooting Dallas, the Avs were stung by a quick-strike response from Jason Robertson highlighting the razor-thin margin for error against this Stars team.

We dig into:

What worked, what didn't, the evolving goalie debate between Wedgewood and Blackwood, and key player trends.

Plus, with the Stars closing the gap in the standings, we zoom out to the bigger picture:

Can Colorado solve Dallas, and more importantly, can they beat Jake Oettinger when it matters most?

We wrap with a quick preview of the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks and what to watch for as the Avalanche enter the final stretch of the season.

The Colorado Avalanche are back at Ball Arena after a bizarre road trip that included a big win in Seattle, a frustrating loss in Winnipeg, and travel issues that left the team stuck on a plane for 10 hours. Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break down everything from the Avs’ weekend, the team’s ongoing penalty kill and goaltending conversations, and what comes next with Pittsburgh and Dallas on deck.

They also react to Jared Bednar’s comments on the goalie rotation, discuss whether there’s been a subtle shift in tone around Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood, and dive into the importance of bottom-six production down the stretch. Plus, Jesse and Meghan catch up with Parker Kelly to talk about the penalty kill reset, his own game, the new-look lineup, and how the Avalanche are starting to gel after the deadline.

If you’re looking for Colorado Avalanche analysis, Avs news, Jared Bednar reaction, and insight on the team’s playoff push, this episode of Guerilla Sports Off Ice has you covered.

Chapters:

0:00 Intro from Ball Arena

0:46 Furniture Row + RefiJet

2:27 Sam Girard update and Ball Arena setup

4:00 Weather and the Avs’ brutal travel issues

5:00 Avalanche vs. Kraken recap

7:18 Nazem Kadri’s impact and timely scoring

9:27 Avalanche vs. Jets recap

11:04 Winnipeg’s goals and defensive breakdowns

14:44 How teams defend the Avs when protecting a lead

18:29 Bottom-six frustrations and lineup context

20:02 Defensive pair usage and Brant Burns discussion

22:49 Parker Kelly interview begins

23:12 PK frustration and recent reset

24:08 Creating offense and simplifying his game

25:31 Working with assistant coach Dave Hakstol

26:43 Chemistry with linemates

27:35 Thoughts on Nikola and the new-look lineup

28:45 Adjusting to 11 forwards, 7 defensemen

29:54 Johnson Auto Plaza shoutout

31:17 Avalanche penalty kill discussion

36:12 What the Avs need from the bottom of the lineup

41:56 Jared Bednar on the goaltending situation

42:29 Blackwood vs. Wedgewood conversation

47:12 Why Bednar’s tone feels different now

49:35 Final thoughts and sign-off

The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up their road trip with a big win over the Seattle Kraken, but the bigger conversation on today’s Guerilla Sports Off Ice centers around the Avs’ blue line heading into the postseason.

Jesse Montano and Megan Angley break down the current state of Colorado’s defense corps, including recent play from Cale Makar and Devon Toews, the value of Josh Manson, the concerns around Brent Burns, and the continued rise of Sam Malinski. They also discuss what Brett Kulak has brought since arriving in Colorado and give their first impressions of new Avalanche defenseman Nick Blankenburg.

Before diving into the defense, the show also unpacks the controversy surrounding Nathan MacKinnon’s ejection for goalie interference against the Oilers, the NHL’s decision to rescind the major and game misconduct, and what the league’s handling of the situation says about consistency and protecting goaltenders.

If you’re looking for Colorado Avalanche analysis, NHL trade deadline reaction, playoff outlook discussion, and in-depth Avs defense talk, this episode has you covered.

Chapters:
0:00 Welcome in / Friday edition of Guerilla Sports Off Ice
1:14 Furniture Row sponsor read
2:19 RefiJet sponsor read
3:17 Jesse and Megan open the show
4:20 Avs vs Kraken thoughts and Scott Wedgewood praise
7:21 Nathan MacKinnon goalie interference controversy begins
11:05 Breaking down the Darnell Nurse contact
18:11 NHL review, precedent, and officiating inconsistency
26:43 Comparing league discipline and dangerous plays
29:46 MacKinnon, Martin Necas, and growing chemistry
33:07 Colorado Avalanche defense corps discussion begins
34:09 Cale Makar and Devon Toews evaluation
47:17 Brent Burns and Josh Manson pairing concerns
59:20 Brett Kulak’s impact on the Avs blue line
1:02:10 Sam Malinski’s continued growth
1:07:03 First impressions of Nick Blankenburg
1:13:33 Final thoughts, Colorado wind/fire safety reminder, and weekend sign-off

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Nazem Kadri is back, the Colorado Avalanche are rolling, and the vibes around this team have completely shifted. Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break down a huge week for the Avs after four massive wins, a statement trade deadline, and an emotional reunion with Nazem Kadri in Colorado.

The show dives into what Kadri’s return means both on the ice and inside the locker room, why the Avalanche suddenly look like one of the deepest teams in hockey again, and how Chris MacFarland’s deadline work continues to reshape this roster in a major way. Jesse and Meghan also discuss Colorado’s back-to-back wins over Dallas and Minnesota, the importance of center depth, the Avs’ goaltending stability, and why this team may be even more dangerous than people realize.

Plus, Connor McGahey, the voice of the Colorado Avalanche, joins the show to share his perspective on the trade deadline chaos, the reaction inside the room to Kadri’s return, the fit of new additions like Nick Waugh and Brett Kulak, and why this Avalanche team might be one of the deepest he’s ever seen.

The episode also takes a close look at the Avs’ still-inconsistent power play, how Kadri may help unlock a more dangerous man advantage, and why Colorado’s flexibility down the middle could become a defining factor heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

2:58 Opening thoughts on the Avs’ huge week

5:07 Central Division playoff race and first-round bloodbath talk

8:43 What Kadri’s return means to the team and fan base

16:28 Connor McGahey joins the show

17:52 Reaction inside the room to Kadri coming back

19:27 Deadline expectations vs. what the Avs actually did

22:32 Is this one of the deepest Avalanche teams ever?

25:03 Nick Waugh’s fit with Colorado

27:26 Locker room chemistry, character, and Kadri’s impact

30:09 Why the Avs’ goaltending situation feels different now

35:50 Brett Kulak and Colorado benefiting from Edmonton’s moves

40:30 How the Kadri trade came together behind the scenes

43:26 Power play talk and why Kadri could help

56:10 Nazem Kadri postgame comments

1:03:34 Avalanche power play concerns continue

1:12:19 Final thoughts and what’s next

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Nazem Kadri is back with the Colorado Avalanche in a stunning last-second NHL trade deadline blockbuster, and Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break it all down in this emergency episode of Off Ice. Just when it looked like Colorado was done making moves, Chris MacFarland and the Avs front office pulled off one more major deal, bringing back a key piece from the 2022 Stanley Cup team.

In this episode, Jesse and Meghan react live to the shocking Kadri trade, discuss what he brings back to Colorado on and off the ice, and explain why his return could be a massive boost to the Avalanche’s center depth, power play, playoff identity, and overall Cup chances. They also react in real time as the full trade return comes in, including Calgary retaining salary and the final assets going both ways.

If you’re looking for Colorado Avalanche trade deadline analysis, Nazem Kadri reaction, Avs roster breakdown, and what this move means for the Stanley Cup race, this episode has it all.

Chapters:

00:00 Nazem Kadri traded back to the Colorado Avalanche

00:55 Initial reaction to the shocking last-second deal

01:44 Why Kadri is such a strong fit for Colorado again

03:06 Kadri’s skill, edge, and playoff-style impact

05:38 What the Avs are getting on the ice and in the room

07:13 How Kadri could help fix the Avalanche power play

09:21 Why this changes the feel of Colorado’s deadline

10:38 What the return might look like for Calgary

12:16 Potential forward line combinations with Kadri

14:21 Cap implications and retained salary discussion

15:41 Kadri reacts to the trade

17:01 What this says about Calgary and player relationships

19:01 Why the Avs keep prioritizing center depth

21:25 Keeping Kadri away from Central Division rivals

23:22 Waiting on the full trade return

24:31 First reports begin to surface

25:46 What the reported deal could mean for Colorado’s roster

29:33 Kadri gets No. 91 back in Colorado

30:06 Rumored full return starts to emerge

39:01 Full trade details confirmed

40:30 Why this is a huge win for Chris MacFarland and the Avs

44:26 Final thoughts on Kadri’s return to Colorado

Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley unpack where things stand with the Colorado Avalanche with just days to go until the trade deadline. They'll take a look at who the Avs are in on, what assets they have to deal, then the two will give their predictions on what they think the Avs will ultimately do before Noon on Friday

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The Colorado Avalanche are heading into the NHL trade deadline with big questions after a frustrating loss. On this episode of Off Ice, Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break down everything surrounding the Avs right now — from the game itself to the bigger picture decisions facing the front office. 🏒

We start with what went wrong last night, the strong play of Mackenzie Blackwood, the costly, and questionable, penalty on Cale Makar, and the continued impact of Martin Nečas. Then we zoom out to one of the biggest talking points around the team: the departure of Samuel Girard.

What did Girard’s tenure in Colorado ultimately look like? Were we surprised the Avs moved him now? And where did his trade value realistically land? The conversation also turns toward what Colorado might do next — including early trade targets and the types of players that could fit this roster.

We also discuss new addition Brett Kulak and what he brings that’s different from Girard, plus our early impressions from his first games in burgundy and blue.

With the NHL trade deadline just one week away, we break down:

The Avalanche’s current cap situation 💰

What moves they can make without sending money out

Players reportedly available around the league

The biggest needs Colorado still has before a playoff push

If you’re an Avs fan trying to track where this team is headed before the deadline, this is the breakdown you don’t want to miss.

Subscribe for more Avalanche coverage, insider analysis, and daily Colorado hockey content. 🔔

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