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April 25, 2022

The Avalanche Are The Best Team In Hockey. So Is It 'Stanley Cup or Bust'?

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The Avalanche Are The Best Team In Hockey. So Is It 'Stanley Cup or Bust'?

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With one week left in the NHL’s regular season, the Colorado Avalanche are sitting pretty at the top of the standings. Though widely considered favorites to win the Stanley Cup, the team is known to underperform in the post-season. So, is this the year? Can the Avs can get it done? Or could another early exit lead to big changes within the franchise? Producer Paul Karolyi sits down with City Cast Denver sports guy Jake Shapiro to preview the Avs’ playoff run.


Jake and Paul briefly discuss the Avs’ connection with the old Quebec Nordiques and their beautiful powder blue uniforms. For more, check out this episode from last year. 


Take a look at today’s City Cast Denver newsletter, where Peyton Garcia breaks down this year’s wildfire forecast: https://denver.citycast.fm/newsletter/


Shoot us your Avalanche hot takes on Twitter: @citycastdenver


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