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Podcast: Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche
Episode: Avalanche Keeping Cale Makar Out As A Precaution. Do Avs Ride the Goalie Tandem Throughout Playoffs?
Description: Colorado Avalanche fans breathe a sigh of relief as Cale Makar’s injury appears minor, but does his absence open new opportunities for young guns like Sam Malinski? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the strategic advantages of resting stars before the playoffs, highlight Dallas Stars’ slip in the standings, and ponder if the Avalanche’s goalie tandem—Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood—could rewrite the typical Stanley Cup Playoff playbook.
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Key discussions focus on lineup experimentation, Malinski’s rise in Makar’s absence, and the rejuvenated Avalanche power play featuring Nazem Kadri. The hosts debate wh...