A Tender Pile Of Wood | Locked On Avalanche

[@technonecromancer]

I was bummed to see Justus go, and I’m extremely sad to see Kovalenko go, but I do think the Avs today are a better team than they were yesterday. And for a team trying to capitalize on the remaining prime years of their elite core, it’s what you need.

[@shaggyvondoom]

They are a much better

[@rerega3177]

Chris: *blinks Avs front office: "Quick do everything!"

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

I do hold immense power

[@shaggyvondoom]

Got emmmm lol

[@UnquenchableHatred]

​@@LockedOnAvalancheChris you gota go on the Star Wars ride, my friend went on it, its like your in a space battle

[@Brahmabull]

Kovalenko was shown up by Ivan Ivan. Last time we traded a Kovalenko for a goalie we won a cup lol

[@shaggyvondoom]

Ivan has been good

[@matambale]

Especially wild since that was Kovalenko's dad as part of the Roy deal.

[@qp2044]

every time i want another Locked On market I find myself impressed at how lucky we are to have the hosts we do for the Avs version. Shaggy and Chris may not get into the weeds on stats as much as some of the other hosts, but they are far more entertaining, easy to listen too, and seem to want to be here. The preds have a good pod too, but we are a bit better off over here

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

It's a fine line with advanced stats. Some like them and some could care less. So you half to talk about the ones that matter while not boring part of your audience. And thank you for the kind words. We are lucky to have the listeners we have.

[@shaggyvondoom]

You are too kind

[@qp2044]

Not complaining. It either feels natural or it doesn't, and most of the time it feels forced. I think that is what makes you guys more enjoyable. The conversation feels natural

[@DianeCrawford-k6w]

💯

[@kmr2433]

Mr Woodchuck is officially an Avalanche fan.

[@shaggyvondoom]

😂😂

[@RIPJimmyA7X]

First off dang you are a natural at hosting a podcast by yourself, very well done. Man I just started laughing when I read that Blackwood was the goalie we got, I loved the Wood trio in New Jersey and was kinda sad when they broke it up, so happy that my team got the band back together

[@shaggyvondoom]

Getting the band back together lol

[@theyetireport5511]

I’m pretty excited for this trade. I look at Blackwood’s numbers this season and if he can do that with San Jose’s blue line, imagine what he can do with ours. Is it unreasonable to think he could get bumped to a .93? Also remember that game he goalied the Avs with like 50+ saves last year? A little sad to see Kovey go but I think with the hopeful return of a few forwards plus some of the Eagles, there was a space issue and he isn’t defensively responsible at all. Cool that he was traded for a goalie like his dad though. We all know how that trade went for Colorado so maybe this pots us another 2 as well? 🤞

[@shaggyvondoom]

I was thinking the exact same thing

[@matambale]

Amazing wholesale goalkeeper movement in the past few days! Wishing Georgiev the best, our former "box-o-chocolates" tender. (Edit: LMAO at "mistress team"!) (Edit 2: I still think Georgie has a higher performance ceiling than what we've seen.)

[@shaggyvondoom]

It’s a good term lol

[@joseph7696]

Two wood goalies hopefully these pros will help us right the ship and get us back in the division. Definitely excited for the rest of the season. I wanted the GM to make some goalie moves and he provided. Wood shop was pretty funny

[@joseph7696]

Lumber yard very funny also

[@shaggyvondoom]

There are some great nicknames rolling in

[@DianeCrawford-k6w]

Taco Bell of the ‘90’s teal…. 😂😂😂 I wish Georgiev well. Having so often heard you mention Blackwood as your preferred goalie trade, I was excited for you and now all of us! Thank you to Chris for taking one for the team, “suffering through” the Happiest Place on Earth so that something BIG could transpire this week. 😂

[@shaggyvondoom]

Yeah what a trooper lol

[@bathtub_jim7652]

Wedgewood, Blackwood, Miles Wood. That's a lot of wood folks.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Lumbering amounts

[@briggsy5893]

Overall, i think this is probably a good deal for both teams. a couple things that i'm surprised isn't getting much chatter in the Kovalenko discussions - the emergence of Ivan Ivan as an everyday NHL player (and also several years younger), and the KHL out that Kovalenko has in his contract. That means that if the Avs sent him down to the AHL and he wasn't happy with that decision, he could just up and leave to go back to the KHL. While that would always be a possibility for a rookie playing for the Avs right now, he'll get a regular role probably higher in the lineup in San Jose so that shouldn't be an issue there.

[@shaggyvondoom]

It’s a even swap

[@Pajo25ify]

Our goalies have RATTLESNAKES IN THEIR BOOTS! (Yes this is a Toy Story reference)

[@matambale]

Conor's gonna have fun with that

[@shaggyvondoom]

To infinity and beyond

[@edmonlessley4932]

Yo Shaggy.... you're doing great! 👋🤜🤛💙❤️

[@rachle81]

Sir VonDoom, you’re doing awesome running the ship solo. Chris WOULD abandon you the week we trade Georgie, haha. Want me to go down the road and pinch him? I’m just up I-4 from WDW so I can totally do it. (Just kiddin’, Chris…we love you and hope y’all are having a lovely vacation.) Never have I ever been a fan of Georgiev and I’ve never hidden that, even if I have tried to temper myself and give him chances (and I’ve tried to praise him when he’s done well), but it was beyond time. I wish him the best in San Jose, but I’m very hopeful our wood tandem goaltending is way better than what we had before. Losing Kovy sucks, but the last time we traded a Kovalenko…we won our first Cup. Just sayin’. Wink.

[@matthewknetsch1964]

Both Georgie and Blackwood have let in 53 goals so far this season, but Blackwood has faced 160 more shots. Imagine how much better Blackwood's stats could be if he only faced the volume of shots Georgie did

[@shaggyvondoom]

The possibilities are endless lol

[@thenextgreat8652]

Sad to see Kovalenko go but Ivan made him expendable. When you really break it down to it’s roots, the Avs had to give up Georgiev, a 2017 sixth round pick in Kovi and a few other picks but it should be well worth it for a team in their window. And not saying it’s the reason why, but they played their most complete game of the season with him out of the lineup the other night. And there was no way the Avs could make a run in the playoffs with Georgiev being that inconsistent. I think the trade helped the trajectory of both teams as Kovalenko was nice piece for a rebuild team and Blackwood a good piece for a contender. Only time will tell but I’m absolutely loving this!

[@shaggyvondoom]

They had to make a sell, we will see how it ages

[@braddraper4702]

New goalie duo = The Wood Brothers

[@johnhavilicheck4431]

With Blackwood Wedgewood Wood Avs going to lay the lumber to their opponents

[@shaggyvondoom]

Building materials

[@Tugernaught]

We have the Woodpile now

[@shaggyvondoom]

Beavers beware

[@182mattyboy]

Losing Kovy sucks But Addressing the goalie situation was more important and whilst Kovy played well Avs could afford to let go of a winger The problem was always consistency with Georgie. Whilst he could play great he could also be terrible. I wonder if he lost the locker room (RyJo last season)

[@shaggyvondoom]

Very valid point

[@tylerolson9115]

Glad we made a move Georgie wasn't cutting it too many goals hitting the back of the net I didn't free up the guys to push on offense and take some chances.

[@shaggyvondoom]

This is a new confidence

[@danielbeltranayala8755]

There’s tons of “Kovalenkos” in the NHL. if the Avs win a Cup, it won’t be bc of Kovalenko..

[@shaggyvondoom]

Yolo

[@MikeyWo-x9b]

Wedgewood 2 shutouts in 3 games for avs gonna push for starting goalie too should be fun to watch

[@shaggyvondoom]

A new goalie battle lol

[@robertroth6529]

I'm bummed to see Kovalenko traded, but I like Mackenzie Blackwood. The trade was worth it. Let's go!

[@shaggyvondoom]

It’s a nice addition

[@robertroth6529]

@shaggyvondoom The emergence of Ivan gives them enough depth to trade Kovalenko. Ivan is younger and plays center.

[@SolitarySilenced]

Seriously though? Ivan Ivan has been better than Kovalenko. Why would we say Kovalenko is the first prospect we've brought up that will develop when Ivan² is already better than him?

[@troytrujillo8979]

I know I don’t get this, just because we weren’t getting teased about Ivan Ivan in the khl for years it’s like he isn’t an absolute banger of a development

[@shaggyvondoom]

He’s showed promise

[@jakecerra141]

Hype. Wait for this kid from KHL, wait for it.

[@davidlyons6235]

I see you too Shaggy.

[@shaggyvondoom]

👀

[@Cmcqueen32]

Goalie name: good wood between the pipes

[@shaggyvondoom]

What could go wrong there lol

[@goodman7097]

Duo Name.. BlackWedgie, Woodieworld, for Whom the Wood tolls, Wood Inc. 🤟

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

The Carpenters

[@shaggyvondoom]

I’m down for this

[@jefferyjones6094]

With such a strong top 2 lines, and new rookies finding their way and proving themselves on 3rd and 4th lines, I think this was an incredibly smart trade. Losing Kove is a hit the Av’s can afford. Georgiev had his moments of glory in Denver, but I think he’ll have a better time with a new scene, as will Blackwood. Overall I’d say this is a good swap for both teams looking for an early/mid season boost. A final thought; Look out NHL, the avalanche have goaltending!

[@shaggyvondoom]

I’m at peace with the deal

[@JamesJGross-dt8gk]

You nailed it Shagg

[@-HiddenInPlainSight-]

They paid a good pick and prospect to SJ to take Georgiev. That says so much

[@shaggyvondoom]

Indeed

[@qp2044]

Immediate reaction was holy overpay. The sharks fans thought they were getting a first for him, so to not need to use a first is nice. If they were deadset on getting a roster player with the trade Kovi had to be the one. Ivan had been better, Malinski as well, so he was the odd man out. I would have preferred to send the other Wood, but on IR that is not likely to happen. For all the people thinking that blackwood is going to be posting .950s every night....you are going to be in for a bad time. if he stays above .900 and healthy they will be in good shape. Neither are a for sure with him

[@shaggyvondoom]

Time shall tell

[@SteveEagles]

There is talk of trying to extend Blackwood, I see this as a trade of Kovi for Blackwood if that happens. And IF this team is fully healthy, Kovi is getting buried on the depth chart and a competent tendy is more valuable to the team than a depth forward currently.

[@shaggyvondoom]

That’s probably a better way to view it

[@howardcraigiv518]

When we traded for Georgiev it was a Risk. He was a Back up in NY. So we all knew the Risk. The Georgiev experience in Colorado is over. At the end of the Day after both Goaltender Trades Colorado is in a better position to Win.

[@shaggyvondoom]

You do feel better today with the team

[@howardcraigiv518]

definitely a lot better. Those two Goaltender Moves i believe will pay off in the Playoffs. Colorado was never going to get to another Cup Final with the play they were getting from Georgiev between the pipes. He was so up and down it was hard to pin point what Georgiev we were going to get the nights he was in net.

[@stephanea5364]

who made that trade? I just saw Blackwood stats since 2020 and he's like a second georgiev LOL

[@shaggyvondoom]

Possibly

[@ecuadorsteve75]

Lumberyard or the Woodshed.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Splinters a foot!

[@jasonandros9395]

MIGHT be an upgrade?? Okay, sure dude.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Time will tell lol

[@Avalanche8181]

I don't get the Kovalenko love here. He was 25 being outplayed by a younger Ivan and didn't do much away from the puck

[@DavidMalo1]

Hi I'm from Montréal and I wanted to get your insight for fantasy hockey, what do you think will be the split between Balckwood and Wedgwood? Blackwood auto no 1 or more 1A and 1B split. Thanks!

[@pstandlee]

Biggest trade of year and Chris isn’t there. lol 😂

[@baka_baca]

Chris is taking it for the team, the best things always happen just after you step away.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Terrible luck

[@UnquenchableHatred]

​@@shaggyvondoomnext time we need a 2c, im buying chris and his family a vacation, were ever you want Chris lol

[@davidlyons6235]

Better be 2nd round good anyway. Oh man Colorado teams love to sell our high draft picks for used players.

[@rachle81]

A high-ish draft pick in 2026 for a better chance to win now, to be fair. The window is still open and trying to ride Georgie as the starter for ANOTHER year if we make the playoffs was not sustainable. Fingers crossed this is better.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Had to do something

[@davidlyons6235]

Oh I'm for it. My only concern is if the price is right. It's the cumulative trading away of young talent to get older players that frustrates me. It's a big gamble to trade for a cup or bust player. If they don't pan out and all your futures are gone, then what?

[@Dino-11]

We traded two inconsistent goalies for two consistently back up goalies. Yeah Im glad they made moves... but both I feel like were terrible moves. I Hate to say it, but I think management made this bed and the price.. trade Mikko on the last year of his deal to go get a REAL goalie. A guy we can win with. Nether of these moves does anything for me and we traded a young goalie for an old goalie.. Im disappointed. epically if Mikko walks. any upgrades form this isnt enough for me

[@Dino-11]

Can we get Keumper back? I feel after he left us we can get him back cheaper... because idk what happened to him but I miss him.. I REALLY miss Franky, I too hope hes well but he aint coming back.

[@qp2044]

Who do you think is out there with that level of goaltender that they are ready to part with? The avs have the guy of the future developing, and until he is ready they are probably going to bounce around with mid level guys and hope for good seasons.

[@shaggyvondoom]

It’s a fresh slate look at it that way

[@baka_baca]

Brace yourselves, Blackwedge is coming!

[@shaggyvondoom]

😂😂😂

[@AdamSandoval-yi8zm]

Nothing comes good out of New York City. And Georgie was one of them. Back to the Colorado "woods" to win a Stanley Cup. AVS defense it's going to make Mackenzie Blackwood look like Patrick Roy.

[@shaggyvondoom]

You would hope

[@BroncoBoy7]

The Woodsmen!

[@paulkemp267]

The name for the the two Wood goalies that you seek is "The Devil's Wood"

[@JamesJGross-dt8gk]

Congratulations on the credentials dude

[@rcoray]

Jersey Shore driftwood

[@shaggyvondoom]

😂😂😂😂

[@nathanfankhanel]

I wanted Markstrom! He is at the end of his contract this year I'm pretty sure.

[@shaggyvondoom]

He’s comfy where he is lol

[@UnquenchableHatred]

We needed Blackwood, I wanted Blackwood

[@johndidier7849]

Locked on Sharks 1.4K views on trade night. Locked on Avalanche 473 Views on tonight's trade podcast.....We demand trade, replacement, future considerations here in Colorado. Mediocre viewership means heads are way overdue to roll. We demand better stats on views pal, simple concept

[@qp2044]

LoS was out way earlier in the day and i am guessing more than a few of those views were from avs fans

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

He had a 5 hour head start

[@johndidier7849]

593 and counting. Save percentage er...view percentage avg. You have to agree , demands improvement imo

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

​@johndidier7849 also his episode released at 5 pm pacific. Our episodes always release at 10 pm mountain.

[@MasterBruce1984]

Blackwood is under the weather and will meet the team in Denver

[@Ebcampbell13]

Some questionable takes… Kovalenko isn’t as big of a loss as you make it out to be.. I feel like your underestimating the goalie upgrade when you put them on a better team with a better offense.. Hyping up Pittsburgh didn’t age well.. Smith isn’t coming in to score, so bringing up his points is odd..

[@Jul15227]

Trade bednar for woodcraft???😅

[@shaggyvondoom]

😂😂

[@johndidier7849]

📣‼️ CONGRATULATIONS 📣📣. You've runn off Another Goalie. Grubauer .870%. Kuemper .907%. Varlomov .889% All still active,productive goalies that entitled ,soft, temperamental poser fans delight in badmouthing and spiting. Thanks a lot Mr. Analyst/Team Scout for All Your wisdom, insight, and willingness to be a sad sack of potatoes.

[@qp2044]

kuemper and gru made a decision to leave. Nobody ran them out. They wanted more money than the avs could give. you would prefer one of those 3 be here instead of nate/mikko/cale? If they had paid darcy they could not have given nate the contract they did. You are just screaming nonsense into the void here

[@metroidplayer2]

So you would prefer us to keep Georgiev who was constantly letting 5+ goals in almost everytime he's out there... truth is we have upgraded at goalie which we desperately needed to do. The only reason you'd be salty is if you're a fan of another team. In which case, kick rocks.

[@johndidier7849]

ap2044. This bs chatter started last year when purists and entitled critics decended downward on King George while His Magisty merely LEAD the NHL in WINS 38 That is more than...ah Ya Anybody. That's right. In the final Dallas series DNVR (AJ) at least leaned forward and Admitted that They (Rudo, LaCroix,and AJ) " looked stupid....& We wear it" in His explanation of Their running down and besmirching of the regal netminder...again as He LEAD the NHL in WINS so this ain't nothing new or about this year. Your same paid experts wearing suits in the office also lost Two centers that gutted our the team a year after The overpaid genius:s lost tons of folks that lead them to a cup AND not a peep out of You or others about gutting the Team & its Georgie's fault...end of story with these influencer wanna be analyst/broadcaster posers. Just wait around and the bellyaching will commence. Geogiev contribute big time...Landeskoog nothing and The Cap' gets adulation and comfort.

[@shaggyvondoom]

Anytime sunshine

[@DianeCrawford-k6w]

Wow. Who kicked your cat?!

[@lj291261]

It is sad that all those Georgiev haters got it their way - Kovalenko played well, Smith has 0 points. Another “dream trade” of the worst GM in NHL history. I hope, Blackwood will be even worse than Annunen. Stupidity should be punished. Wonder, who the Georgiev haters will blame now when the Avs lose. This is a pathetic trade!

[@LockedOnAvalanche]

U hope the goalie for the team u root for plays bad?