{"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":"The Avalanche Decision on Jared Bednar Expected Soon. Zakhar Bardakov Season Grade.","slug":"the-avalanche-decision-on-jared-bednar-expected-soon-zakhar-bardakov-season-grade","published_at":"2026-06-01T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533/the-avalanche-decision-on-jared-bednar-expected-soon-zakhar-bardakov-season-grade","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/c4849494-2bc0-468a-a606-5f7d619208f4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=492e04a6-107a-475e-a4ec-8a5361a56d36&awEpisodeId=c4849494-2bc0-468a-a606-5f7d619208f4&feed=pDiYqYj1","summary":"Jared Bednar’s future with the Colorado Avalanche hangs in the balance as the franchise awaits a pivotal decision from Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland. Are leadership changes looming, or will Bednar get one last chance to guide a team led by superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar back to Stanley Cup glory? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson weigh the case for and against Bednar, dissecting recent playoff exits, the challenge of keeping a championship window open, and whether a decade behind the bench has left the Avalanche needing a new voice. The hosts also grade Zakar Bardakov’s season, highlight the Avalanche’s depth concerns, and debate youth development versus the pressure to win now. Plus, a lively segment breaks down a viral Dallas Stars fan post, fueling the rivalry with stats, roster moves, and bold claims about team futures. Can Colorado reclaim dominance in the Central, or do rival fans have the upper hand?","meta_description":"Jared Bednar’s future with the Colorado Avalanche hangs in the balance as the franchise awaits a pivotal decision from Joe Sakic and Chris MacFarland. Are…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2375,"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/the-avalanche-decision-on-jared-bednar-expected-soon-zakhar-bardakov-season-grade/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/the-avalanche-decision-on-jared-bednar-expected-soon-zakhar-bardakov-season-grade.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}