{"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":"2026-09-24T04:17:52.817561+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533"},"episode":{"title":"Fansbase Confidence in Avs Front Office Improves. Drafting and Developing Remains Biggest Obstacle","slug":"fansbase-confidence-in-avs-front-office-improves-drafting-and-developing-remains-biggest-obstacle","published_at":"2026-08-21T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/fansbase-confidence-in-avs-front-office-improves-drafting-and-developing-remains-biggest-obstacle","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/c009fc08-e76e-4c58-b0a4-3d314fd7a487/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36&awEpisodeId=c009fc08-e76e-4c58-b0a4-3d314fd7a487&feed=pDiYqYj1","summary":"Colorado Avalanche front office confidence surges as fan sentiment shifts—are the Avs building another Stanley Cup contender? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down The Athletic’s front office report card, revealing a leap to 9th overall, but question whether drafting and prospect development are holding the team back. With key names like Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar anchoring the core, the conversation spotlights fan frustrations over missed opportunities and the need for more young talent. The hosts tackle hot-button NHL topics, including league-wide fan polls on Gary Bettman’s legacy, the impact of income taxes on free agency, and whether expanded gambling threatens hockey's integrity. From Department of Player Safety controversies to bold proposals like shorthanded goal penalties and rethinking playoff seeding, every angle gets a candid, passionate look. Are the Avalanche primed for sustained dominance, or could critical weaknesses derail their ambitions?","meta_description":"Colorado Avalanche front office confidence surges as fan sentiment shifts—are the Avs building another Stanley Cup contender? Chris Micieli and Zach Pears…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2402,"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/fansbase-confidence-in-avs-front-office-improves-drafting-and-developing-remains-biggest-obstacle/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/fansbase-confidence-in-avs-front-office-improves-drafting-and-developing-remains-biggest-obstacle.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}