Taylor Makar and Eagles’ Young Stars Step Up While the Avs Keep Calling

The Colorado Eagles sit at 14-5-0-1 and first in the Pacific, and Meghan Angley is joined by Jesse Montaño to break down another statement stretch. They look at the series splits against Tucson and San Jose, including two goals from Taylor Makar, how the Eagles held up against the 3rd-ranked San Jose power play, and how they’ll get their PP back on track. The hosts dive into TJ Tynan’s league-leading 21 assists, Tristen Nielsen’s 10-goal start, and newcomer Luke Toporowski’s instant impact after arriving from the Hershey Bears. Plus, updates on injuries and a closer look at the Avalanche callups: Nielsen’s first NHL assist, Jason Polin’s heavy game, and Taylor Makar earning praise from Nathan MacKinnon. They also spotlight rising forward Nikita Prischepov, his power-forward makeup, and what Ivan Ivan’s NHL stint and recent play mean for Colorado’s depth chart.