Colorado Avalanche
Mentioned in 42 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
# Colorado Avalanche A dominant NHL team consistently discussed across sports podcasts during the 2025-26 season, featuring star players Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Mikko Rantanen. The team is frequently mentioned as a Stanley Cup contender and has garnered significant media attention for winning the President's Trophy, maintaining the league's best record, and MacKinnon's league-leading scoring performance. Podcasts analyze their championship credentials, roster moves, coaching excellence under Jared Bednar, and their competitive positioning against other elite teams like Vegas and Dallas.
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Spittin Chiclets · May 21, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 648: Featuring Jeff Gorton
“Lost Game 1 to Vegas; MacKinnon's shoulder injury and missing MacKinnon impact discussed as series-defining factor”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 20, 2026
PMS 2.0 1557 - Adam Schefter, Shams Charania, Quentin Richardson, Jordan Agbanoma Makes His College Commitment, Erik Johnson, Brandt Snedeker, & AJ Hawk
“Stanley Cup favorite facing Vegas Golden Knights without key defenseman Cale Makar due to injury”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 20, 2026
The Coaches They Are A-Changin'
“Favored to win Western Conference Final against Vegas; multiple players performing at elite level including MacKinnon and Makar”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 19, 2026
PMS 2.0 1556 - Chris Paul, PK Subban, Iman Shumpert, Pete Thamel, Jack Hughes, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“NHL team described as potentially strongest in league; advancing to Western Conference Finals”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 18, 2026
Pressure, Punishment, and Presidents
“Facing Vegas in Western Conference Finals; discussed as strong organizational model with demanding standards”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
Leafs And Oilers Can Their Coaches + Playoff Update + Off Campus Episode 1 | The Hockey Show
“Eliminated Minnesota Wild in second round; advancing to Western Conference Finals against Vegas Golden Knights”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
Tony's Iceman Review + Zaslow's Cavs Prediction + Were The Maple Leafs Always The Problem, Not Mitch Marner? | Hour 1
“Positioned as favorites against Vegas in Western Conference Finals matchup with superior depth”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 15, 2026
PMS 1553 - PK Subban, Jacob Misiorowski, Kendrick Perkins, Mark Schlabach
“Came back from 3-0 deficit against Minnesota Wild; demonstrated championship pedigree and depth”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 15, 2026
Stuff Is Insane
“Defeated Minnesota Wild in five games; advancing to conference final against Vegas with concerns about MacKinnon's health”
Spittin Chiclets · May 14, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 646: Featuring Murls, Army & Bob Stauffer
“Dominant playoff performance with 16 different goal scorers; advancing with depth-based strategy”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 13, 2026
Buffalo Benson’s First Beer
“Leading playoff series against Minnesota Wild 3-1; considered Stanley Cup favorites”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 7, 2026
PMS 2.0 1548 - Tyrese Haliburton, Matthew Tkachuk, Jeff Passan, Peter Schrager, Ben Stiller
“NHL team 6-0 in playoffs; discussed as Stanley Cup favorite alongside Minnesota”
Spittin Chiclets · May 7, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 644: Featuring Kevin Bieksa
“Dominating Minnesota in second round; McKinnon's performance and team depth discussed extensively”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 6, 2026
PMS 2.0 1547 - Ian Rapoport, Kendrick Perkins, Cameron Young, Shams Charania, Gary Bettman, Pete Crow-Armstrong
“NHL team; discussed as dominant playoff team with exceptional depth and physicality”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 6, 2026
Luck, Leverage, and What Comes Next
“Dominant playoff performance with 2-0 series lead over Minnesota Wild; playing at elite level with minimal margin for error”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 5, 2026
PMS 2.0 1546 - Chris Paul, Cherie DeVaux, PK Subban, Jason Licht
“NHL team discussed as strong playoff contender with Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes matchup”
The Pat McAfee Show · May 5, 2026
PMS 2.0 1545 - Overreaction Monday with Adam Schefter, Shams Charania, Danny Green, Jesse Cole, Nelly Korda
“NHL team; played high-scoring game against Minnesota Wild (15 goals total) in second-round playoff opener”
Spittin Chiclets · May 4, 2026
Spittin Chiclets Episode 643: Featuring Gary Lawless
“Discussed for wild first-round game and injury management with Makar and Sinek”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 4, 2026
Stank Friedman
“Game one 9-6 victory over Minnesota; high-scoring playoff style and injury management analyzed”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 24, 2026
Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action
“Examined for dominant 3-0 series lead over LA Kings despite not having high point totals from star players”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 20, 2026
A Weekend That Set the Tone
“Won Game 1 vs. LA Kings; Jared Bednar returned to bench; territorial dominance throughout”
93X Half-Assed Morning Show · Apr 13, 2026
Game 7 of The Masters
“NHL team as number one overall seed in Western Conference with head coach recovering from puck injury”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Take That for Data
“Won President's Trophy; Jared Bednar's sustained excellence vs. Dan Muse's overachievement coaching narratives”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 1
“NHL team with strong start to season but leveling off, competing in competitive division with Tampa Bay”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 2, 2026
April 2, 2026 Hour 1
“Lost at home to Vancouver 8-6; Nathan MacKinnon scored 50th goal; worst team in league beat them”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Hour 4
“Team discussed in context of Nathan MacKinnon's MVP candidacy and league-leading goal scoring”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 1, 2026
April 1, 2026 Hour 3 Seth Everett & Dave McCarthy
“Mentioned as Hart Trophy contender with Nathan MacKinnon; compared to Tampa Bay's supporting cast depth”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 13, 2026
Are the Leafs a Team or a Club?
“Featured in goalie interference discussion regarding Nathan MacKinnon penalty”
Felger & Massarotti · Feb 27, 2026
Bruins Beat Blue Jackets in Return from Olympic Break // Marcelo Mayer and the Red Sox Lineup // MLB’s New ABS System - 2/27 (Hour 1)
“Bruins previously fleeced them in trades, mentioned as example of successful deadline acquisitions”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
A Buyers’ Market and Nobody Wants to Blink
“Analyzed regarding capacity to make moves after Brock Nelson acquisition; potential Trocek suitor”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Hour 4
“Best record in NHL but inconsistent play over last 10-15 games; stars returning from Olympic competition”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 25, 2026
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“NHL team picked as Stanley Cup Finals contender in poutine betting game”
32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Feb 16, 2026
Post-Prelims Pod
“Referenced in context of Rantanen's Game 7 performance against Dallas”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 30, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 616: Featuring Gavin McKenna
“Team with Cale Makar and recent injuries affecting playoff positioning”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 23, 2026
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 614: Featuring Rob Blake
“Team Blake was traded to in 2001; won Stanley Cup with Ray Bourque and Patrick Roy”
Spittin Chiclets · Jan 9, 2026
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 610: Featuring Kelly Chase, Nathan Mackinnon, Andi Petrillo, Scott Laughton, and Ryan Malone
“NHL team featuring MacKinnon; discussed as contender with strong team chemistry and performance”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 23, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 607: Featuring Joe Bowen
“Discussed as league-leading team with dominant performance and superstar players”
PTI · Dec 18, 2025
What Does a Tua Benching Signal for the Dolphins’ Future?
“NHL team with Nathan MacKinnon leading league in points with 58 in 33 games”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 15, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 605: Featuring Bill Guerin & Brandon Bussi
“Referenced as elite team with superstar forward-defenseman pairing; benchmark for championship contenders”
Spittin Chiclets · Dec 8, 2025
Spittin’ Chiclets Episode 603: Featuring Ken Reid & Morgan Geekie
“Dominant team with McKinnon-MacKinnon pairing; discussed as Stanley Cup favorite alongside Vegas and Dallas”
Spittin Chiclets · Nov 27, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 600: Featuring Craig Fitzpatrick & Derek Stepan
“Supported blind hockey programs with player participation including Mikko Rantanen”
Spittin Chiclets · Nov 24, 2025
Spittin' Chiclets Episode 599: Featuring Andrew Ladd, Mason West & The Wonton Don
“Discussed as historically dominant team with 1 regulation loss in 22 games, setting record pace for points”