Have Our Expectations For This Season Changed Already? Can Nathan MacKinnon Top 140 Points?

Avalanche expectations soar as preseason wraps up. Can Colorado's star-studded lineup live up to the hype?   On today's episode we break down the Colorado Avalanche's impressive preseason showing thus far, highlighting Gabriel Landeskog's impact and the team's evolving strategy. We also tackle Nathan MacKinnon's potential for a record-breaking season, Martin Nečas's contract situation, and how these factors could reshape the NHL landscape. Key topics include the Avs' path to the Western Conference Finals, favorite hockey films, and the hosts' personal memorabilia collections.   Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the Colorado Avalanche's championship aspirations. Will MacKinnon shatter his previous point record in the upcoming season?   0:00 Avalanche preseason expectations 5:33 Nathan MacKinnon's potential point record 18:12 Team culture in the NHL 24:37 Favorite hockey movies and memorable scenes 31:37 Two-sport athletes on the Avalanche roster 35:48 Collecting hockey memorabilia and souvenirs   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche   Everything Locked on Avalanche: https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche   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 X:   Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Zach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperfly Show Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche   #NHL #coloradoavalanche   ___________________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.   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)