{"podcast":{"title":"Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche","slug":"locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533","podcast_index_feed_id":98533,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/pDiYqYj1","website_url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36/32871517-0d17-43e1-825d-221252baac2d/3000x3000/uploads-2f1572385361450-g4y4typmpc6-bb11b5f25d5935d3beb23dceafaa589a-2flocked-on-avalanche-bg.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Locked On Podcast Network","episode_count":500,"summary":"Locked On Avalanche podcast is your daily podcast that drops the puck and keeps you ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Colorado Avalanche and the National Hockey League. Hosted by Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson, the Locked On Avalanche podcast provides your daily burgundy and blue fix with expert, local analysis, and coverage of all aspects of the Avs franchise. Locked On Avalanche takes you beyond the ice for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Avalanche locker room and all over the NHL. The Locked On Avalanche podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533"},"episode":{"title":"Chris MacFarland Out As Avs GM, Takes Over in Nashville. Joe Sakic Back In His Old Role...For Now.","slug":"chris-macfarland-out-as-avs-gm-takes-over-in-nashville-joe-sakic-back-in-his-old-role-for-now","published_at":"2026-06-03T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/chris-macfarland-out-as-avs-gm-takes-over-in-nashville-joe-sakic-back-in-his-old-role-for-now","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533","url":"https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche/","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/d8544c/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36/episodes/b6fe7c19-1ea3-48be-9109-32b179ecec2d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36&awEpisodeId=b6fe7c19-1ea3-48be-9109-32b179ecec2d&feed=pDiYqYj1","summary":"Colorado Avalanche rocked by Chris MacFarland’s surprise exit as GM, jumping to the Nashville Predators as President of Hockey Operations and GM. How will this swift departure impact the Avs' offseason strategy—especially with Joe Sakic stepping back into the GM role and negotiations looming for a key Cale Makar extension? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate whether this move stabilizes the bench for Jared Bednar or creates further uncertainty in the front office. Key discussion points include MacFarland’s incomplete legacy in Colorado, questions about his draft pick management, and the Avalanche’s depleted prospect pool. The hosts explore potential new GM candidates, organizational culture, and Bednar’s job security in a now pivotal contract year. Plus, a reaction to Cale Makar’s second-place finish in Norris Trophy voting and a fresh season grade for Mackenzie Blackwood round out this can’t-miss Avalanche analysis.","meta_description":"Colorado Avalanche rocked by Chris MacFarland’s surprise exit as GM, jumping to the Nashville Predators as President of Hockey Operations and GM. How will…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2305,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/episodes/chris-macfarland-out-as-avs-gm-takes-over-in-nashville-joe-sakic-back-in-his-old-role-for-now/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/chris-macfarland-out-as-avs-gm-takes-over-in-nashville-joe-sakic-back-in-his-old-role-for-now.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}