Avalanche Need Another Selke-esq Season From Brock Nelson

Colorado Avalanche face a shake-up in the Selke Award race—can Nick Suzuki repeat as the NHL’s best defensive forward, or will Aleksander Barkov reclaim dominance after injury? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down last season’s surprising results, Brock Nelson’s two-way impact, and which Avalanche players might make a case for the league’s top defensive honors. Is Suzuki set for back-to-back wins, or will Barkov and other rising stars tighten the race?Plus, Anaheim Ducks stir controversy after waiving Chris Kreider due to cap constraints—could he make an impact on an Eastern Conference contender? The hosts highlight Kreider’s strengths and potential landing spots, then shift gears with their “say something nice” segment focused on the Boston Bruins’ history, iconic moments from legends like Ray Bourque and Bobby Orr, and the unique bond between Bruins and Avs fans. Don’t miss this lively look at NHL awards, player moves, and storied franchises.Amber Searls-Imagn ImagesEverydayer Club:If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly!https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalancheEverything Locked on Avalanche:https://solo.to/lopn_avalancheFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTubeLocked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHLFollow on X: Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieliZach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperflyShow Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche#NHL #coloradoavalanche ______________________________________Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelGet three hundred fifty dollars in Bonus Bets — GUARANTEED — when you bet five dollars every day for seven days. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COMFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.