The Broncos entered the legal tampering period with plenty of cap flexibility, but instead of making a splash they chose to retain much of the roster from a 15-win season. Woody Paige questions why Denver didn’t take advantage of the money freed up from Russell Wilson’s contract situation, while Ron Zappolo argues the biggest mistake teams make in free agency is waiting too long to strike.
From there the conversation turns to the Nuggets and their recent stretch of games. After an ugly performance against the Knicks and a competitive loss to Oklahoma City, the panel examines whether Denver has an answer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder. The discussion also dives into the physical play Nikola Jokic faces, particularly from Lu Dort, and whether the Nuggets need someone to respond when their superstar gets hit.
The Avalanche are trending in the opposite direction. With Nazem Kadri returning and the team putting together high-level wins over Dallas and Minnesota, Colorado is playing playoff-caliber hockey again. The crew breaks down why the Avs suddenly look dangerous in the Western Conference and why their goaltending stability could be the key to another Cup run.
00:00 Broncos quiet in NFL free agency
02:14 Why Denver didn’t make a splash
05:36 Running back debate and J.K. Dobbins concerns
11:02 Russell Wilson money finally off the books
12:27 Media relationships with coaches
17:54 Toughest coaches to cover in Colorado sports
22:33 Nuggets’ ugly loss to the Knicks
23:41 OKC showdown and SGA problem for Denver 2
6:48 Lu Dort physicality with Nikola Jokic
28:53 Nuggets playoff concerns and lineup questions
32:01 Jamal Murray toughness and injuries
33:54 Sponsor: American Financing
35:32 Broncos free agency recap — “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”
36:38 Avalanche trade deadline success and Kadri’s return
38:45 Why players seem genuinely happy to join the Avs
40:15 Avs goaltending stability (Blackwood vs Wedgewood)
40:45 Possible Stanley Cup opponents from the Eastern Conference
41:51 Peter Forsberg vs Nathan MacKinnon debate
44:00 Colorado sports legends discussion
46:00 World Baseball Classic timing discussion
48:45 Rockies expectations this season
50:19 Woody predicts the Rockies will win 70 games
51:23 Show wrap-up
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