Hockey Mountain High Podcast

The Avalanche got the split in the home and home against the Dallas Stars, as well as an extra point with a 3-2 regulation win in Dallas and a 3-2 shootout loss on home ice. The split is great, but 4/4 was possible if not for the powerplay. But change is finally coming , as Dave Hakstol departs for a job at Arizona State and is replaced by Brett McLean. How much impact will this actually have on a powerplay that's been stuck in the mud for almost two years? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche were let down by Mackenzie Blackwood and the powerplay in a frustrating 6-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, still dealing with some of the same issues they struggled with last season. After a year and a half, what is there left to say about this powerplay falling short? How much leash will Blackwood get this season if the inconsistency continues? Are they going to be able to iron out the flaws before a massive home and home series with the Dallas Stars? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche ran the Flames out of the Saddledome for their first road win of the season, picking up a 7-3 win after dropping their first game of the season 3-2 in Winnipeg the day prior. Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and Jaden Schwartz all had a multi goal night, while the Avalanche once again had another offensive explosion for seven goals.. Meanwhile Sam Malinski was a healthy scratch against the Flames, how importnt will it be to keep an eye on that coming up? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche are 2-0 following a dominant 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, giving them 14 goals in just two games this season. As the Avalanche hit the road for the first time this season for a Canadian back to back against Winnipeg and Calgary, will they be able to sustain this offensive firepower? If they're able to ice O'Connor and L'Heureux, how will they manage a healthy lineup for the first time this season? Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Avalanche's season opening victory had just about everything, as the Avalanche defeated the Los Angeles Kings 8-4 to start the season 1-0. The powerplay was nearly perfect, the penalty kill was perfect, and the Avalanche's offense looks as good as it ever has with a franchise record eight goals on opening night. Nathan MacKinnon also beat the brakes off of Brandt Clarke, while 13 different Avs players recorded a point. Man, we missed hockey a lot, that was a lot of fun. Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.