Ranking the Top 5 Avalanche Players Right NOW. Why Next Year's Could Be Much More Difficult.

Colorado Avalanche's elite core under the microscope. Who claims the top spot in the team's power rankings?   On today's episode I break down the top 5 Avalanche players right now, sparking debate among fans. From Nathan MacKinnon's game-changing impact to Cale Makar's meteoric rise, each selection is meticulously analyzed. I also explore Western Conference playoff contenders, with a surprising take on Utah's chances. Listener rankings add fuel to the fire, challenging conventional wisdom about the Avs' star power.   Tune in to discover where your favorite Avalanche players land on the list and why some familiar faces missed the cut. Will you agree with the final rankings?   0:00 Intro: Top 5 Colorado Avalanche players 02:00 Honorable Mentions 5:08 Who's at No. 5 and No. 4 9:13 No. 3 13:26 Who Know Who's 1 & 2. But What Order? 17:32 Fans' top 5 rankings from Subtext responses 23:40 Western Conference playoff contenders analysis   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__micieli Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche ________________________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.   Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. 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)