The Avalanche Are Still the Class of the Central, But Could We See The Division Get Shaken Up?
From Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche by Locked On Podcast Network, kyle sullivan, chris micieli
June 11, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 1407
About this episode
The episode discusses the Colorado Avalanche's position in the Central Division and the potential impact of offseason moves by rival teams.
Colorado Avalanche set the bar high with early Central Division predictions—will their rivals keep up or shake the standings with bold offseason moves? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate the fates of the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, and more, breaking down salary cap crunches, standout talents like Connor Bedard and Clayton Keller, and the real impact of upcoming trades and free agent signings. Key topics cover the Avalanche’s staying power in the Central, whether Chicago Blackhawks or St. Louis Blues remain at rock bottom, and which teams—like Utah and Dallas—could surprise or disappoint. The hosts assess the challenges Dallas faces retaining Jason Robertson, Nashville’s upside with Chris McFarland steering the ship, and Minnesota’s path to the top two. Plus, an honest review of Joel Kiviranta’s season spotlights the balance between depth and production.
People in this episode
Host: Chris Micieli
Guest: Zach Pearson
Topics covered
- Central Division predictions
- NHL offseason moves
- salary cap challenges
- team performance analysis
- player evaluations
- trade impacts
Keywords
- Colorado Avalanche
- Central Division
- NHL
- offseason
- salary cap
- trades
- free agents
- player performance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets, Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks, St. Louis Blues, Utah, Dallas, Joel Kiviranta
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