Episode 40 - Avalanche of Change with General Manager Chris MacFarland

Colorado Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland joins Neil and Vic to discuss flipping his goaltending tandem, the challenge of an often disrupted lineup and the promise of the Avs through adversity. Also, after missing out on MacKenzie Blackwood, the Carolina Hurricanes have made it known they are in the market for a netminder and a closer look at the trade which sent long-time Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler to St. Louis.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[01:07] - You need to pay attention to more drama in the Big Apple, Carolina goaltending and the first matchup of the season between last season's Stanley Cup Finalists.

[07:25] - Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland joins the show with insight on why he had to flip both of his opening night netminders within two months of the start of the season.

[13:35] - MacFarland brings us inside the saga surrounding Val Nichushkin, the support of the Avs organization and the importance of re-earning the trust of his teammates.

[20:00] - An update on Captain Gabe Landeskog, who hasn't played since raising the Stanley Cup in 2002, as well keys to what make Nathan MacKinnon and Cal Makar truly unique players.

[27:28] - Looking ahead to the spring and what MacFarland still needs to evaluate as his molds his club for the playoffs.

[35:50] - The Ottawa Senators look to prove they are for real coming off a successful weekend in advance of a nine-game road trip.

[38:10] - A deeper dive into the Cam Fowler trade to St. Louis.

[41:01] - Other player and league notes.

[45:56] - The Human Side of the Story focuses on the player who scored the first goal in NHL history, 107 years ago this week.

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