Guerilla Sports Off Ice

Guerilla Sports, Jesse Montano

Jesse Montano JJ Jerez, and Meghan Angley talk all things hockey, NHL, and Colorado Avalanche in this fun, entertaining, and access-driven podcast hosted by the most trusted names covering the Colorado Avalanche.

  1. 2D AGO

    EMERGENCY POD - Kadri Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

    Nazem Kadri is back with the Colorado Avalanche in a stunning last-second NHL trade deadline blockbuster, and Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break it all down in this emergency episode of Off Ice. Just when it looked like Colorado was done making moves, Chris MacFarland and the Avs front office pulled off one more major deal, bringing back a key piece from the 2022 Stanley Cup team.   In this episode, Jesse and Meghan react live to the shocking Kadri trade, discuss what he brings back to Colorado on and off the ice, and explain why his return could be a massive boost to the Avalanche’s center depth, power play, playoff identity, and overall Cup chances. They also react in real time as the full trade return comes in, including Calgary retaining salary and the final assets going both ways.   If you’re looking for Colorado Avalanche trade deadline analysis, Nazem Kadri reaction, Avs roster breakdown, and what this move means for the Stanley Cup race, this episode has it all.   Chapters: 00:00 Nazem Kadri traded back to the Colorado Avalanche 00:55 Initial reaction to the shocking last-second deal 01:44 Why Kadri is such a strong fit for Colorado again 03:06 Kadri’s skill, edge, and playoff-style impact 05:38 What the Avs are getting on the ice and in the room 07:13 How Kadri could help fix the Avalanche power play 09:21 Why this changes the feel of Colorado’s deadline 10:38 What the return might look like for Calgary 12:16 Potential forward line combinations with Kadri 14:21 Cap implications and retained salary discussion 15:41 Kadri reacts to the trade 17:01 What this says about Calgary and player relationships 19:01 Why the Avs keep prioritizing center depth 21:25 Keeping Kadri away from Central Division rivals 23:22 Waiting on the full trade return 24:31 First reports begin to surface 25:46 What the reported deal could mean for Colorado’s roster 29:33 Kadri gets No. 91 back in Colorado 30:06 Rumored full return starts to emerge 39:01 Full trade details confirmed 40:30 Why this is a huge win for Chris MacFarland and the Avs 44:26 Final thoughts on Kadri’s return to Colorado

    46 min
  2. FEB 27

    Avs Making Moves as NHL Trade Deadline Approaches | GS Off Ice

    The Colorado Avalanche are heading into the NHL trade deadline with big questions after a frustrating loss. On this episode of Off Ice, Jesse Montano and Meghan Angley break down everything surrounding the Avs right now — from the game itself to the bigger picture decisions facing the front office. 🏒   We start with what went wrong last night, the strong play of Mackenzie Blackwood, the costly, and questionable, penalty on Cale Makar, and the continued impact of Martin Nečas. Then we zoom out to one of the biggest talking points around the team: the departure of Samuel Girard.   What did Girard’s tenure in Colorado ultimately look like? Were we surprised the Avs moved him now? And where did his trade value realistically land? The conversation also turns toward what Colorado might do next — including early trade targets and the types of players that could fit this roster.   We also discuss new addition Brett Kulak and what he brings that’s different from Girard, plus our early impressions from his first games in burgundy and blue.   With the NHL trade deadline just one week away, we break down:   The Avalanche’s current cap situation 💰   What moves they can make without sending money out   Players reportedly available around the league   The biggest needs Colorado still has before a playoff push   If you’re an Avs fan trying to track where this team is headed before the deadline, this is the breakdown you don’t want to miss.   Subscribe for more Avalanche coverage, insider analysis, and daily Colorado hockey content. 🔔   #GoAvsGo #ColoradoAvalanche #NHLTradeDeadline #NHL #Avs #HockeyTalk #OffIce #AvalancheHockey   This show is brought to you by RefiJet   Did you know you could refinance your auto loan?   With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car’s equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com/sports - The Faster, Easier way to Refinance

    1h 20m
  3. FEB 23

    What a Gold Medal Means for USA Hockey | GS Off Ice

    Team USA and Canada capped off an incredible two week run at the Olympics featuring NHL Players. Also, they unpack what to expect from the league's return to play starting on Wednesday as we hit the home stretch of the NHL Season and race towards the trade deadline Olympic hockey delivered one of the most entertaining international tournaments in years. Jesse Montaño and Meghan Angley break down the USA vs Canada gold medal game, the return of NHL players to the Olympics, and what the results mean for the future of international hockey.   We dive into Connor Hellebuyck’s incredible performance, why Canada may have actually controlled most of the game, and how the United States built a roster capable of winning gold. Plus: a look at standout performances across the tournament, including Czechia’s run, Martin Nečas stepping up on the international stage, and what the Olympics mean for the Colorado Avalanche players returning to the NHL season.   We also discuss the dominance of the USA Women’s team, the continued growth of women’s hockey, and why this Olympic moment could be a major boost for the sport in North America.   Finally, we look ahead to the Avalanche returning from the Olympic break, the NHL stretch run, and what this tournament showed about the players heading into the playoff push. 0:00 Intro – Olympic hockey recap & show preview 3:05 Returning from the Olympic break 4:49 Overall thoughts on the tournament 5:10 Women’s tournament breakdown 7:03 Styles of play across international teams 9:07 USA Women vs Canada discussion 11:20 Growth of women’s hockey & pro leagues 15:23 Closing the gap internationally 19:05 USA women’s gold medal takeaways 20:34 Men’s Olympic tournament parity 22:00 Czechia & Martin Nečas standout performance 29:02 Nečas interview from Avalanche practice 33:40 Nečas development and role with Colorado 35:04 Physicality debate in international hockey 38:38 Gold medal game begins – USA vs Canada 48:30 Connor Hellebuyck’s historic performance 55:15 Why Canada may have been the better team 1:02:28 How Team USA built a winning roster 1:07:11 Overtime breakdown & the winning goal 1:15:00 What the win means for USA Hockey 1:20:45 Nathan MacKinnon medal ceremony moment 1:24:43 Reaction to postgame Team USA comments 1:33:15 Avalanche players at the Olympics 1:36:14 Finland players & tournament impact 1:38:04 Olympic overtime rules debate 1:41:30 Final thoughts & NHL return This show is brought to you by RefiJet   Did you know you could refinance your auto loan?   With RefiJet, you could save around $150 a month—all with just a soft credit pull and zero hassle. Lower payments, flexible terms, even cash back from your car’s equity. RefiJet does the work, you get the savings. Start today at RefiJet.com! The Faster, Easier way to Refinance

    1h 42m
4.9
out of 5
26 Ratings

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Jesse Montano JJ Jerez, and Meghan Angley talk all things hockey, NHL, and Colorado Avalanche in this fun, entertaining, and access-driven podcast hosted by the most trusted names covering the Colorado Avalanche.

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