Denver – When Roger Goodell steps to the podium on Thursday evening to announce the tenth selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos would be ecstatic to get themselves a two-sport athlete the likes we’ve never seen on the Front Range. Of course, Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray seems destined to be selected much earlier and when he does,…
I’ve gotten some gloomy texts from Avalanche fans of late, who seem to be already throwing in the towel for the 2017-18 season. “AD, give me some reason for hope with this team because right now I’m just not seeing any”, can accurately sum up the gist of many messages in my inbox. You need optimism? You need someone to…...
“Hey Dater!” The voice at the other end of the cell line is instantly recognizable. It’s Cody McLeod, The Highlander himself, No. 55 on your score sheet, No. 1 in your hearts. In three days, McLeod will be in Pittsburgh playing in the Stanley Cup Finals for the Nashville Predators, so there are probably more important things on his…...
It wasn’t quite the equivalent of the time Geraldo Rivera went on live TV on a heavily promoted show to reveal what was inside Al Capone’s vault – a whole lot of dust, it turned out – but to Colorado Avalanche fans hoping for big revelations Wednesday, it might have been close. The woeful, last-place Avalanche – most of…...
Jarome Iginla found a new home after all: Los Angeles. The 39-year-old right wing has been traded by the Avalanche to the L.A. Kings, where he will play for a former coach of his, Darryl Sutter, and try to help the Kings make the playoffs. The Avs received a conditional draft choice. More details on that soon. The Kings…...
Been chatting some with the agent for Jarome Iginla, the legendary Don Meehan. While Meehan doesn’t know what will happen yet, he’s “hoping” Avs GM Joe Sakic will be able to move him by the 1 p.m. (MST) trade deadline. Let me translate more of that: An Iginla trade still could be in the works. I believe Meehan is…...
Well, if I knew that for sure, I’d be at a betting window in Vegas right now, now wouldn’t I? A.J. Haefele and I talked about this on the latest BSNAvalanche Podcast, and as of Tuesday afternoon, I don’t think my opinion has changed much. That is, it seems like the odds of Jarome Iginla being traded by Wednesday’s deadline…...
TGBU takes time to write a letter to Santa Clause, asking for a few gifts for the Colorado Avalanche
The Good/Bad/Ugly from the past week of Colorado Avalanche hockey featured quite a bit of all three after a tumultuous Eastern Conference road swing.
This week's Good/Bad/Ugly of the Colorado Avalanche touches on the few highs and many lows of the past week in Avs hockey.
The Colorado Avalanche revealed flashes of brilliance but disappointing results in the past week. Like Thanksgiving leftovers, it's been a mixed bag.
Despite the frustrating nature of the 1-0 loss by the Colorado Avalanche, Gabriel Landeskog and Jarome Iginla found plenty of positives as the team prepares for a quick turnaround against the Arizona Coyotes.
This week's edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly hones in on the Colorado Avalanche's recently-completed eastern road trip and what to look for this weekend as the team returns to action on home ice.
Wowza! What a start to the Colorado Avalanche’s regular season. Review the rundown of the highs and lows from the season’s first two games in this week’s The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. THE GOOD 1. Coach Jared Bednar earned his first two first NHL wins. Unofficially, including the rookie showcase games, the preseason games and the end…...
The BSN Avalanche Podcast drops today with a look back at the preseason success of the Colorado Avalanche, where the roster goes from here, and includes an exclusive interview with forward Jarome Iginla.
It was a tough week to watch the Colorado Avalanche close out their season as TGBU outlines the highs and lows of the past week.
Tensions mount as the Colorado Avalanche continue to battle for a postseason slot, the trade deadline looms, and the coach shuffles line combinations.
The Colorado Avalanche revealed an unsettling Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde nature through four uneven games to finish with a 2-2 record in the last seven days
THE GOOD 1. For those who have been living in some secluded spot, far from any hockey news, Colorado Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla finally notched his 600th career goal Monday night, at home, against the Los Angeles Kings. He now officially becomes the 19th member of the 600 goal club. Congratulations!!! 2. Offensive defenseman Tyson Barrie garnered four points against…...