Connor Hellebuyck Wants Out of Winnipeg. Should The Avalanche Make a Call?

  Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request shakes up the NHL landscape—should the Colorado Avalanche make a bold move for one of hockey’s elite goaltenders? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson unpack Hellebuyck’s desire to leave Winnipeg, sparking debate over no-movement clauses, player leverage, and what it means for future NHL contracts. Could Hellebuyck be the missing piece for a Stanley Cup contender, and do the Avs have the assets to make it happen? Key topics include Joe Sakic’s latest comments on Cale Makar and Jared Bednar’s contracts, Andrew Cogliano’s front office impact, and the Kroenke family’s blockbuster purchase of the Los Angeles Angels. The hosts also spotlight the Pittsburgh Penguins’ iconic legacy—Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, and that beloved logo. From trade rumors to franchise cornerstones, this episode tackles the hottest questions facing Avalanche Nation. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Everydayer 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/lockedonavalanche Everything Locked on Avalanche: https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow on X:  Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Zach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperfly Show Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche #NHL #coloradoavalanche  _____________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, 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. FanDuel College football Saturdays are already packed with reasons to get excited, and this season, FanDuel is giving fans even more ways to get in on every matchup. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM FANDUEL 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.