Summary
Colorado Avalanche stars face a defining season as questions loom over Mackenzie Blackwoods ability to reclaim the starters net and silence doubts about his durability. Can Devon Toews prove last seasons dip was a blip, not a sign of age, and will Martin Necas finally shed his playoff ghost label? Uniform controversies, playoff disappointments, and a burning desire to reclaim Stanley Cup glory drive the debate: who on the Avalanche has the most to prove this year? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the top Avs with pressure on their shouldersspotlighting Logan OConnors comeback from hip surgery, Scott Wedgewoods need to replicate his breakout campaign, and Brock Nelsons quest for redemption after a rough postseason. The conversation digs into the Avalanches special teams, fan expectations, and whether veteran moves like bringing Patrick Kane back to Chicago will shake up the Central Division. Which Avalanche player will answer the call when it matters most? Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, its time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/ Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche Everything Locked on Avalanche: https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on X: Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Zach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperfly Show Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche #NHL #coloradoavalanche ____________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on whos hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.