Summary
Colorado Avalanche fans question the teams urgency as a frustrating performance streak raises alarms. With star Gabriel Landeskog bluntly stating we sucked, is it time for coach Jared Bednar to shake up the lines or stay patient? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanches recent lack of execution, missed puck battles, and overreliance on talent, sparking debate about whether small adjustments or bigger changes are needed.Key topics include Nathan MacKinnons role, social media overreactions, and whether shot quantity could reignite the offense. Listeners weigh in on the teams mindset, the search for greasy goals over pretty plays, and the importance of consistent speed. Closing with analysis of Connor Hellebuycks trade to the New Jersey Devils and its impact on the Western Conference, the show offers critical insights into whats next for the Avalanche in a pivotal moment of the NHL season.John Jones-Imagn ImagesEverydayer 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/lockedonavalancheEverything Locked on Avalanche:https://solo.to/lopn_avalancheFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow on X:Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieliZach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperflyShow Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche#NHL #coloradoavalanche____________________________________________Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And thats why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.Navy Federal Credit UnionIf you've served in any branch of the military, are serving now or are part of a military family, you could become a member of Navy Federal, too. To find out more and see if you're eligible, visit https://navyfederal.org. Federally insured by NCUA.BauerBring your game to life with the BAUER PULSE 2 stick, available at your local Bauer retailer or online at https://bauer.com. Use promo code LOCKEDON26 to get free standard shipping on your order. One code use per customer. Cannot be combined with other discount codes.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelMake this your Most Rewarding Season Ever with FanDuel. Download the app or visit http://FanDuel.com to get started.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.