{"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":"Reactions Come in From Everywhere On the Cale Makar Contract. The Avs Cap Situation Looks Just Fine","slug":"reactions-come-in-from-everywhere-on-the-cale-makar-contract-the-avs-cap-situation-looks-just-fine","published_at":"2026-08-31T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/reactions-come-in-from-everywhere-on-the-cale-makar-contract-the-avs-cap-situation-looks-just-fine","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/4f7f0d37-2298-4574-a62d-d1b96d51ef61/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36&awEpisodeId=4f7f0d37-2298-4574-a62d-d1b96d51ef61&feed=pDiYqYj1","summary":"Colorado Avalanche shake the hockey world as Cale Makar secures a record-breaking $20.4 million contract extension, igniting debate across fanbases. Is locking up the league’s top defenseman at this price a win or a future cap headache? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson react to the passionate fan responses, break down why generational talent like Makar demands a premium, and tackle the surprising calls to trade a superstar rather than pay him. Cap management takes center stage as the hosts analyze the Avalanche’s projected salary flexibility, upcoming key free agents like Artturi Lekkonen, and the strategic impact on their Stanley Cup window. With the NHL salary cap primed for explosive growth and names like Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews due for massive deals, are $20 million contracts the new normal? Get the latest insights on how this seismic deal shapes the Avalanche’s championship ambitions and the league’s financial future.","meta_description":"Colorado Avalanche shake the hockey world as Cale Makar secures a record-breaking $20.4 million contract extension, igniting debate across fanbases. Is lo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2518,"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/reactions-come-in-from-everywhere-on-the-cale-makar-contract-the-avs-cap-situation-looks-just-fine/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/reactions-come-in-from-everywhere-on-the-cale-makar-contract-the-avs-cap-situation-looks-just-fine.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}