What will the opening night lines look like for the Colorado Avalanche?

On today's episode we dissect potential line combinations for the Avs, weighing options like pairing Nathan MacKinnon with Gabriel Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin. We also explore concerns surrounding Landeskog's comeback from injury, drawing parallels to Bowen Byram's past struggles with concussion. The conversation shifts to NHL expansion, examining Atlanta's prospects for a third hockey franchise and the critical role of state-of-the-art facilities in team success.

Tune in for expert analysis on the Avalanche's lineup decisions and insights into the future of NHL markets.

0:00 Intro: Predicting Avalanche opening day lines

5:32 Analyzing potential top line combinations

19:18 When to stop worrying about Landeskog's knee

23:30 Thoughts on NHL expansion to Atlanta

29:35 Nate didn't like the ice

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