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

    Blackwood Bounces Back as Avalanche Look for Power Play Answers with New Coach | Rink Report Ep 4
    Oct 17 2026
    🏒 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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    50 mins
  • ASU has eyes on Dave Hakstol as Colorado Avalanche Look for Power Play Answers | The Rink Report Ep 3

    ASU has eyes on Dave Hakstol as Colorado Avalanche Look for Power Play Answers | The Rink Report Ep 3
    Oct 13 2026
    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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    47 mins