The Rink Report w/ Jesse and Meghan

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  Blackwood Bounces Back as Avalanche Look for Power Play Answers with New Coach | Rink Report Ep 4 17.10.2026 49min

  🏒 On this episode of The Rink Report with Jesse and Meghan, we go behind the scenes insights on the Colorado Avalanche and the Dallas Stars' back-to-back, Mackenzie Blackwood's adjustments, and the physical intensity of the rivalry. What’s it like stepping onto the ice after becoming a father to twin boys? How do goalies evaluate their performance after a tough outing? And why do matchups against the Dallas Stars sometimes feel like a chess match on ice? In this episode: 🏒 Life as a new NHL dad and welcoming twin boys 🥅 Goaltending adjustments, rebound control, and seeing pucks through traffic ⭐ Breaking down the Dallas Stars' playing style 💪 Hockey fights, physicality, and building team energy 🧠 Mental toughness, accountability, and learning from mistakes 🧢 A NEW Coach behind the bench for the Avs Subscribe to Altitude Sports Radio so you never miss an episode of The Rink Report with Jesse and Meghan, and for more hockey analysis, NHL conversations, player interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights into the game we love. 💬 Join the conversation: What matters more for a goalie after a tough game — making the next big save or correcting the little things that led to the goals? 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Rink Report! #TheRinkReport #ColoradoAvalanche #NHL #DallasStars #Hockey #HockeyPodcast #NHLHockey #Goaltending
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  ASU has eyes on Dave Hakstol as Colorado Avalanche Look for Power Play Answers | The Rink Report Ep 3 13.10.2026 47min

  The Colorado Avalanche are searching for answers on the power play, Mackenzie Blackwood’s early-season struggles are raising questions, and a potential coaching change at Arizona State has the hockey world talking! 🏒 On this episode of The Rink Report, Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are joined by Alex Rajaniemi (Raj) to break down the biggest storylines surrounding the Colorado Avalanche and the NHL. 🔥 In this episode - Colorado Avalanche Power Play: Why is the Avs' man advantage struggling, and what adjustments could help Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and company find their rhythm? - Mackenzie Blackwood vs. Scott Wedgewood: Should the Avalanche stay committed to Blackwood as their starting goalie, and how much time does he need to find his game? - Dave Hakstol & Arizona State Hockey: What could Hakstol bring to the Sun Devils, and what would his potential departure mean for Colorado’s coaching staff? - Avalanche Defensive Concerns: Why are the Avs giving elite NHL scorers too much space, and how can they tighten up defensively? - Colorado vs. Dallas: What to watch as the Avalanche prepare for a pivotal home-and-home series against the Stars. From power-play frustrations and goaltending debates to coaching rumors and defensive breakdowns, we're diving into what the Avalanche need to do to keep their Stanley Cup hopes on track. 👇 Join the conversation! What needs to change first for the Avalanche: the power play, the goaltending, or the defensive coverage? Drop your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to Altitude Sports Radio for more Colorado Avalanche news, NHL analysis, hockey commentary, and The Rink Report. #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #NHL #TheRinkReport #AltitudeSportsRadio #NathanMacKinnon #CaleMakar #MackenzieBlackwood #ScottWedgewood #HockeyTalk
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  Jaden Schwartz Shines as Colorado Avalanche Bottom-Six Pushes them Past Flames | The Rink Report Ep 2 09.10.2026 32min

  The Colorado Avalanche respond with a big offensive performance against the Calgary Flames after a frustrating loss to the Winnipeg Jets. Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley are back with Episode 2 of The Rink Report on Altitude Sports Radio, breaking down the Avs’ first road trip of the season, key defensive mistakes, standout performances, and the growing impact of Colorado’s depth players. In this episode, Jesse and Meghan take a closer look at what went wrong in Winnipeg, including the game-winning goal by Kyle Connor, Mackenzie Blackwood’s performance, and the defensive breakdowns that cost Colorado a chance to earn a point. They also discuss Sam Malinski’s healthy scratch, what Jared Bednar needs to see from the young defenseman, and why getting back to his offensive game is so important. Plus, the Avalanche’s depth is making an impact. From Jaden Schwartz’s scoring touch and Zachary L’Heureux’s physical presence to TJ Hughes earning his first NHL point, the crew breaks down the players helping Colorado find success beyond its biggest stars. 🏒 IN THIS EPISODE 00:45 — The Avalanche hit the road for their first road trip 01:00 — Breaking down the loss to the Winnipeg Jets 05:35 — Mackenzie Blackwood’s performance and the tough bounces 08:05 — Breaking down Kyle Connor’s game-winning goal 10:00 — Colorado’s defensive coverage and late-game mistakes 13:40 — Sam Malinski’s healthy scratch against Calgary 15:00 — What Malinski needs to do to get his game back on track 18:25 — Jared Bednar’s lineup decisions and the importance of matchups 20:10 — The Avalanche’s offensive explosion against the Calgary Flames 22:15 — Colorado’s defensive contributions and puck movement 23:35 — The Avs’ bottom six: depth scoring and new contributors 24:40 — Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar and Colorado’s strong start 25:30 — Jaden Schwartz’s value as a goal scorer 26:55 — Zachary L’Heureux brings physicality and energy 28:55 — Brett Kulak, TJ Hughes and the first NHL point 31:10 — Final thoughts 📺 **Subscribe to Altitude Sports Radio on YouTube for more Episodes of The Rink Report Colorado Avalanche news, NHL analysis, postgame breakdowns, player interviews, and conversations about the biggest storylines in hockey. 📻 The Rink Report with Jesse Montano & Megan Angley #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #TheRinkReport #NHL #AvalancheHockey #AltitudeSportsRadio #JaredBednar #MackenzieBlackwood #JadenSchwartz #TJHughes
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  Is Blackwood Primed for Career Year? Avalanche Power Play on a Short Leash | The Rink Report Ep 1 09.10.2026 32min

  Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Rink Report with Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley, now coming to you from 92.5 Altitude Sports Radio! A new show, a new home and a new name — but the same in-depth Colorado Avalanche hockey coverage, analysis and conversations you've come to expect from Jesse and Meghan. In Episode 1, the focus is squarely on the Colorado Avalanche's opening week of the NHL season, including: 🏒 The Avalanche's strong start — 14 goals through two games and an impressive showing from the team's depth. 🥅 Mackenzie Blackwood's return to form — why his offseason, health and opportunity to find a rhythm could make a major difference for the Avs this season. ⚡ The Avalanche power play — what's working, what's not, and why the second power-play unit could be the key to pushing the top unit to another level. 🎙️ Jared Bednar on the power play — the Avalanche head coach provides insight into movement, execution, chemistry and why having five talented players on the ice isn't enough by itself. 🔄 Power-play personnel and deployment — including Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog, Nazem Kadri, Brock Nelson, Jaden Schwartz and TJ Hughes. 📈 Can the Avs become less predictable? Jesse and Megan break down why puck movement, movement without the puck and increased usage of the second unit could give Colorado another dimension. The Rink Report is your home for Colorado Avalanche news, analysis, interviews and hockey conversation throughout the NHL season. Thanks for joining us for Episode 1 — we're just getting started! The Rink Report with Jesse Montano & Meghan Angley 📻 92.5 Altitude Sports Radio 🏒 Colorado Avalanche Hockey 🎙️ New episodes throughout the season #ColoradoAvalanche #GoAvsGo #NHL #TheRinkReport #AltitudeSportsRadio #Hockey #Avalanche #MackenzieBlackwood #JaredBednar #NathanMacKinnon