Hockey Mountain High Podcast

Episodes

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  What version of the Avalanche will we get on the upcoming Canadian road trip? - Hockey Mountain High 10.11.2026 1h 12m

  The Avalanche are still a tough team to figure out right now, following a 4-0 shutout win over the Red Wings on the back of 3-2 overtime loss to Nashville. However, this road trip upcoming against Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal is going to be very telling about the state of this Avalanche team and where they are in the first quarter of the season. Will Cale Makar available after leaving practice and Alex Gagne is called up? Also, Connor Hellebuyck and the New Jersey Devils wussed out of Hellebuyck's return game in Winnipeg, and released an absolutely bizzare statement that's only made the heat much worse. 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
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  Avalanche's Jekyll and Hyde act continues as win streak ends in a blowout loss to Blue Jackets - Hockey Mountain High 04.11.2026 1h 10m

  The Avalanche won games three in a row heading into the second half of a back to back against the Columbus Blue Jackets, and then got the doors blown off in a 7-2 loss that unfortunately erases a lot of the slowly built up good will. Wins over Calgary and Chicago are able to cushion the blow and hold the Avs above the playoff line, but another tough to watch performance makes the issues with this team hard to ignore. Also, Nikita Kucherov wants out of Tampa Bay? What? 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
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  Avalanche's offense surges past Devils, now look to string together some wins - Hockey Mountain High 30.10.2026 1h 18m

  The Avalanche put out a nice bounce back performance in a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils, which is how a game is supposed to look against a team on the second half of a back to back. With the Nashville game in the rear view mirror, can the Avalanche start to string together some wins with a tired Calgary in town Saturday and a lighter schedule 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
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  The Avalanche have an effort problem after a disgraceful game in Nashville - Hockey Mountain High 27.10.2026 1h 13m

  The Avalanche faced a Nashville Predators team on a back to back and got their doors blown off in a 6-2 loss, a result that can ultimately be boiled down to effort and not trying hard enough at the NHL level to be successful. The Avs went 0/4 on the powerplay while allowing 4/7 to the Predators powerplay, and got beat in every facet of the game. After a great performance vs. Tampa Bay the game prior, this game becomes even more baffling. If the Avalanche want to be a serious team this season, they need to stamp out this effort problem right now. 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
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  Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche fall flat with a terrible effort on their east road trip - Hockey Mountain High 21.10.2026 1h 8m

  If Nathan MacKinnon has more games like this road trip, the Avs are going to be in trouble. The Avalanche lost two very winnable games on their east coast back to back, losing 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers and 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils, two scores that really let them off the hook for their effort. The Avalanche have a record of 5-4-1 through their first ten games, historically in line with their past seasons, so where do they from here? 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 For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Subscribe to our channel: / milehighsports Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com
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  Avalanche powerplay improves vs. Penguins, can they keep it up on the road? - Hockey Mountain High 19.10.2026 1h 6m

  The Avalanche overcame a 2-0 first period deficit to take down the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on home ice, complete with a powerplay goal from the top unit in Brett McLean's first game as head coach, and four points from Nathan Mackinnon. Can the Avalanche keep up the powerplay improvements as they hit the road for a back to back vs. Philadelphia and New Jersey? Can TJ Hughes or Gavin Brindley lock down roster spots as the bottom six deals with injuries? 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
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  Avalanche earn 3/4 points vs. Stars, Brett McLean hired after Hakstol's exit - Hockey Mountain High 16.10.2026 1h 12m

  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
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  Avalanche need more from Blackwood and powerplay after rough loss to Toronto - Hockey Mountain High 12.10.2026 1h 5m

  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
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  Jaden Schwartz and the Avalanche's top pair ROUT Flames for a bounce back win - Hockey Mountain igh 09.10.2026 1h 2m

  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
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  Can the Colorado Avalanche sustain this early season offensive explosion? - Hockey Mountain High 06.10.2026 1h 5m

  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
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  Avalanche's offense EXPLODES for 8 goals in season opening win over LA Kings - Hockey Mountain High 01.10.2026 1h

  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
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  Colorado Avalanche 2026-27 season preview + full NHL standings predictions- Hockey Mountain High 30.09.2026 1h 44m

  The regular season is finally here for the Colorado Avalanche as they prepare to take on the Los Angeles Kings in Wednesday's season opener. After a disappointing playoff exit last season, what are the expectations for this years Avs team, and where can they be expected to finish in the regular season? With O'Connor and L'Heureux out, can TJ Hughes earn a full time spot on the team? Finally, where will everyone in the NHL finish 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
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  What are the biggest Avalanche storylines to follow this season? - Hockey Mountain High 25.09.2026 1h 19m

  The regular season is less than a week away as training camp already begins to wind down, and the Avs roster begins to take shape with more cuts after a preseason loss in Winnipeg. What are the biggest storylines to watch for the Avalanche during this regular season, and who will have the most expectations on them? What will the opening day roster look like? 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
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  All the right players impress in Avalanche's preseason opening victory - Hockey Mountain High 21.09.2026 1h 4m

  Training camp and the preseason has begun for the Avalanche, picking up a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth that nobody could actually watch, but all of the players you would want to see impress did just that. With the regular season under two weeks away, who currently has the inside track to win the opening night roster spots? What other stories have emerged from the first handful of days from training camp? 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
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  Avalanche gearing up for training camp with the season only two weeks away - Hockey Mountain High 16.09.2026 1h 6m

  It's been a long offseason but training finally begins on Thursday for the Colorado Avalanche, with the regular season opener against Los Angeles just two weeks away. Furthermore, Joe Sakic is here to stay as the GM of the Avs for the long haul, as extensions roll in en masse around the league before training camps open. 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
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  Who will be competing for a roster spot at Avalanche training camp? - Hockey Mountain High 11.09.2026 1h 5m

  Training camp is suddenly just under a week away for the Avalanche after a long offseason, and the regular season three weeks away. Who will be competing for a roster spot for the Avalanche this training camp, and who will ultimately win the opening night jobs? Who will the Avalanche get the most out of for the whole 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
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  What does the future hold for the Avalanche after the Cale Makar extension? | Hockey Mountain High 03.09.2026 1h 3m

  It's officially September, and hockey finally starts this month. Training camp begins in just a few weeks, and news is slowly trickling in as the league begins to ramp up again. For the Avalanche, what does the future look like with Cale Makar staying in Colorado for the next 9 years on the richest contract in NHL history? What will they be able to do to maximize their championship window as soon as next season when the deal kicks in? 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 For the latest in Denver Sports, stay tuned here at Mile High Sports where you get daily coverage on your favorite teams, boots on the ground from our credentialed reporters. Every Team. Every Day. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok: @MileHighSports Check out our website: MileHighSports.com
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  CALE MAKAR EXTENDS FOR 8 YEARS, SIGNS THE RICHEST CONTRACT IN NHL HISTORY - Hockey Mountain High 29.08.2026 1h 4m

  The saga is over. Cale Makar is now locked in for the long haul with the Colorado Avalanche with an 8 year extension, but it took the richest contract in NHL history in order to get the job done. With the best defenseman in the world in the locked up for the forseeable future, how are the Avalanche going to move forward building a team around a $20.4M player? What does Makar have to do to live up to that number? 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
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  Joe Sakic talks about Cale Makar negotiations, will he sign before camp? - Hockey Mountain High 27.08.2026 1h 7m

  Joe Sakic broke the silence on the Cale Makar negotations, by ultimately not providing much of an update beyond confidence that a deal will be done before the season starts. With just over a month to go before the regular season begins, how long until a Makar deal comes through?. Is the dream of signing Makar for 8 years over based on recent speculation? Will Jared Bednar or Artturi Lehkonen get an extension before next season as well? 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
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  Which other NHL teams do we like and dislike the most? - Hockey Mountain High 19.08.2026 1h 10m

  It's time for the most August episode of all time, as the NHL has ground to a complete halt with no news to speak of or seemingly on the horizon. As incredibly biased Avalanche fans, what other teams around the league do we like or dislike the most? How has our lists changed from last season? How soon until we can start talking about some hockey news again? 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