NHL Salary Cap Could Rise Higher Than Expected. What Does it Mean For Mikko and the Avs?

NHL Salary Cap Shifts and Coaching Changes: Avalanche's Future in Focus Is the NHL salary cap set to climb to an unexpected $97 million? We discuss how this potential increase could affect the Colorado Avalanche, particularly for players like Mikko Rantanen. We also delve into the recent dismissal of Jim Montgomery from the Boston Bruins, examining the rapid turnover of NHL coaches, with only a few, including Jared Bednar, holding their positions since before 2020. The episode also covers an Athletic player poll, revealing overwhelming support for Alex Ovechkin to surpass Wayne Gretzky's goal record and player feedback on the new Fanatics jerseys. Join us for an insightful look at these key NHL developments and what they mean for the Avalanche's path forward. 0:00 Intro 2:13 Salary Cap Rumors 6:19 CBA and Mikko Rantinen 12:14 Coaching Changes 23:21 Coaching Stability 27:05 Athletic Player Poll 32:10 NHL Expansion 37:36 Sports Betting Impact Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche 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 Twitter: Chris: https://twitter.com/c_ma_celly Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche _____________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed. Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON. Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel You can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit 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 https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.