Where Do The Colorado Avalanche Currently Sit in the Central Division? Youth Hockey Craziness.

Is there a Central Division shakeup?   On today's episode I break down the latest NHL contract efficiency ratings, highlighting the Avalanche's A+ grade and Nathan MacKinnon's stellar value.   I also unveil my Central Division power rankings, with surprising shifts for teams like the Winnipeg Jets and Utah Mammoth. The episode takes a dark turn, exposing a professional hockey clubs alleged monopolization of youth hockey, raising serious concerns about accessibility and fairness in the sport.   Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the Avalanche's contract situation, a fresh perspective on the Central Division's hierarchy, and a critical look at the Stars' off-ice controversies. Will these developments reshape the NHL landscape?   0:00 Intro: Discussing Avalanche contracts and rankings 5:08 Analyzing Athletic's contract efficiency ratings 10:15 Examining defensemen and goalie contract grades 15:26 Power ranking the NHL Central Division 25:15 Controversial youth hockey practices 31:51 Bullying and threats in youth hockey program 38:28 Closing thoughts   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. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 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)