We're diving deep into the Avalanche's goalie saga this week. Scott Wedgwood's been on fire, even snagging NHL's third star of the week. But what happens when Mackenzie Blackwood returns? We'll break it all down for you.

We're also tackling the mystery around Blackwood's injury and conditioning stint. How will this shake up Colorado's crease?

We're also previewing the big game against the Utah Mammoth. We'll share our thoughts on how to handle their net-front presence.

And we can't ignore Gary Bettman's eyebrow-raising comments about Olympic ice concerns. We'll give you our take on the NHL's stance on player safety.

Join us as we unpack all this and more, including how these goalie moves might impact the Avalanche's playoff dreams.

0:00 Colorado Avalanche goalie situation

5:46 Analyzing Mackenzie Blackwood's return timeline

11:32 Previewing Avalanche vs Utah Mammoth game

18:52 Breaking down Utah's offensive strategy

24:44 Fan predictions for Avalanche-Mammoth matchup

28:30 Olympic ice concerns for 2026 games

34:14 Criticism of Bettman's hands-off approach

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