Vic Lombardi Show

0:00 - On Sammy G's goal, Gabe Landeskog parked himself in front of the net and stood strong. He battled with Dallas' bruisers and held his own. Next, Vic spoke with some sources close to the Broncos and NFL Draft, and they explained why no one wanted to touch Shedeur Sanders.15:53 - What was the craziest part of the sports weekend? Landy's goal? AG's buzzer beater dunk? Shedeur Sanders falling to the 5th round? Something else?32:52 - Did the Nuggets Game 4 win change your mind at all? Has your faith and confidence in them been restored?

0:00 - Gabe Landeskog did the unthinkable. He returned to the ice and scored a goal in a playoff game! What an unbelievable comeback story. But for Brett, the goal wasn't even the most impressive part of Landy's night.15:13 - The Nuggets hung on to beat the Clippers in Game 4. Aaron Gordon's last millisecond dunk is a playoff moment for the ages. But here's the thing. It shouldn't have come to that. All the Nuggets had to do was not blow a 20+ point lead. Thankfully we can nitpick after a win!34:01 - The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books! How do we feel about the Broncos draft class?

0:00 - Shedeur Sanders wasn't drafted in the first round last night despite being a bonafide first round talent. So what was the issue? Tyler Polumbus said it best last night on our Altitude draft show. Quite simply, Shedeur Sanders is...a lot. 14:24 - Vic's oddly at peace today. He's accepted the Nuggets' fate for what it is. He's no longer crossing his fingers for a championship. He knows that's unrealistic. There's peace in knowing the road ahead.33:08 - There's another Double Diparoo tomorrow which calls for a Double Keys to the Game. Then, it's time for our FAVORITE PART OF THE WEEK DRUNK TAKES!!

0:00 - The Nuggets sputtered and fell on their face yesterday in Los Angeles. It appears the new Head Coach boost has finally worn off. What's the main issue with this team?13:55 - Last night reinforced something we all thought we already knew: the Avalanche are still in MUCH better shape than the Nuggets, even if both teams are down 1-2 in their playoff series.31:08 - The Denver Broncos threw a curveball last night and selected Jahdae Barron, Cornerback with the 20th pick in the draft. Why did they grab a CB? Where will he fit in this team's defensive scheme?

0:00 - The Nuggets lost Game 3 in LA by over 30 points. Sheesh. What happened, guys??15:41 - With the 20th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Denver Broncos select...a Cornerback? We didn't have that on the Bingo Card. Why didn't they pick an offensive weapon for Bo?35:13 - The first round of the NFL Draft came and went...and Shedeur Sanders wasn't selected. He's still up for grabs. That was an even bigger surprise than the Broncos drafting a CB. What turned teams away from taking a chance on him?

0:00 - What a perfect day to have Jeff Legwold join us! The NFL Draft kicks off tonight. What does Leggy think of the rumors that the Broncos want to move up? What storylines are he following heading into the draft?20:20 - The Nuggets are on the road in LA tonight for Game 3 vs the Clippers. It's the first-ever playoff game in Steve Ballmer's fancy new arena. What are the keys to a Nuggets victory in that high-tech hostile environment?36:36 - Ball Arena popped off last night when Landy was introduced. The energy ratcheded up even more when Val scored. If the Avs got ONE more goal, that probably would've been enough. Ball Arena would be roofless. Doors blown off and everything. Avalanche fans are BEGGING for that moment. We need it desperately.

0:00 - For years, the Nuggets have played best when we doubt them. The louder the doubt, the stronger the response. Is that still the case? How will they respond tonight in Game 3 @ LA?13:20 - Shedeur Sanders' draft stock keeps falling according to all these mocks/betting odds. Really? How far do we really think he'll slide?30:55 - The NHL releases Game Score Impact Cards after every game. Basically, they try to give you an overall grade of how you impacted the game in every aspect. All things considered, how did you do? Brett tells us the top 3 and bottom 3 scores from the Avs grades last night. 

0:00 - Landeskog made his glorious return to the ice and the Stars rained on his parade. Another OT game, another OT loss for the Avs.16:39 - We can bellyache about this, that, and the other thing, but ultimately last night's Avs loss came down to one thing. 37:24 - A 7-game series always has ebbs and flows. Highs and lows. This is how it goes. Right now the Avs are in a valley. Other metaphors. Do we believe they can get right in Game 4?

0:00 - Tonight is a MUST WIN for the Avalanche. If Gabe Landeskog returns, you cannot lose. Dallas would snatch all momentum & your soul in the process. 19:11 - Some mock drafts have Shedeur Sanders falling as far as #21 when the Steelers snatch him. That's WILD. There's no way he should fall that far. 33:38 - Known News-Breaker/Their/Stealer of Thunder Conor McGahey joins us to discuss the imporant Landeskog news he broke this morning.

0:00 - Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar made his weekly appearance with us today and said there's a "good chance" Landeskog plays tonight. 20:28 - It's finally starting to feel real. How will Landeskog slot into the team in tonight's game? What will his exact role be?33:59 - There are no downsides to Landeskog playing. If he contributes, it's amazing. If he doesn't contriute, you haven't lost anything. 

0:00 - TAHNIGHT the Avalanche are finally bringing playoff hockey back to Ball Arena where it belongs! But what has us extra excited is the idea that Landeskog might actually return to the ice for really real this time! We'll ask Coach Bednar about it when he joins us in an hour.14:52 - There are some rumblings that the Broncos want to move up in the draft and grab a WR. Why would they do that? How would it work? Also, we're not buying all of the negative pre-draft narratives surrounding Shedeur Sanders.34:16 - Playoff Hoops is a different beast. Teams that played one style consistently during the regular season look different in the playoffs. 

0:00 - It's weird that the Avalanche 2nd line hasn't recorded a single point. The Choo Choo Train has yet to leave the station. Also, Landeskog warmed up with the team then didn't play. Why? Brett says the Avs could use his style of play against a tough goalie like Oettinger.18:10 - Nico Harrison finally addressed the media publicly after the Mavericks season wrapped up. Just when you think he can't say something even dumber than he has already, he finds a way. Then, are you more comfortable with the Avs situation or the Nuggets situation right now?36:11 - It's okay. Despite everything Vic and Moser said earlier, the sky isn't actually falling right now in Denver.

0:00 - The Avs 2nd line hasn't recorded a single point in 2 playoff games. Val Nichushkin has been held off the score sheet for 2 consecutive games. We didn't see that coming.14:54 - The vibes are weird on the show today because of the Double Lose-A-Roo. Understandably so. We need to work through our emotions. We need some sports talk therapy.31:51 - The Nuggets had one last timeout in their pocket last night when the game ended. That was the correct thing to do. Coach Adelman made the right decision not using the timeout.

**Producer's note: we had studio gremlins with a few of our audio clips. When I attempted to play them on air, they could be heard in some places and not in others. It was weird. I blame Mason Marchment and his flopping. So sorry if you hear any weirdness in spots. - Nelly0:00 - The Thrill of Victory. The Agony of Defeat. Last night was full of excitement, but it ultimately ended in a double Lose-A-Roo for the Ball Arena Roommates.16:21 - The Nuggets played a great game last night, but they still made critical mistakes throughout the game.36:33 - Brett's mood isn't as sour as Vic and Moser today. Is he crazy? Also, MPJ suffered a shoulder injury last night. He's had a gazillion injuries, but he's never hurt his shoulder before. How will MPJ handle the next few games, if he can go at all?

0:00 - If Ross Colton misses time with this injury, who would you replace him with: Gabe Landeskog or The Field? More importantly, what's the hang up on getting Landeskog into a game? Do we really think Bednar will give him any playing time?15:11 - It's another playoff Double Diparoo tonight, so that means we get a double Keys to the Game!33:39 - Remember when Suns owner Mat Ishbia stole the ball from Nikola Jokic during a playoff game? Someone else followed in Ishbia's footsteps on Saturday.

0:00 - Shams Charania has sources in Denver, because of course he does. Those sources have told him that Jokic has stepped up big time in the wake of the Malone/Booth firing. He's leading this team in a way he hasn't before.15:15 - Mackenzie Blackwood made his playoff debut on Saturday and did his best impression of a brick wall. He was a HUGE part of the reason they won that game in a hostile road envirvonment. 34:08 - MPJ didn't play well in Game 1 vs the Clippers. Actually, he didn't really play at all. What's next for Mike? What do we want/need to see tonight?

0:00 - Both our local teams kicked off the playoffs with a BANG! Double Dubaroo? Double Winaroo? Saturday was awesome top to bottom. For the Nuggets, it was the definition of a "Live By Westbrook, Die By Westbrook" game.15:35 - The Avalanche have 2 things they've lacked for years: depth and toughness. This squad really feels like the 2022 team. 33:34 - Overall, the first games from the NBA playoffs were weird. We had some serious blowouts and oddities. Also, Ant Edwards actually gave Nuggets fans some serious praise after the Wolves beat the Lakers in Game 1. 

0:00 - It's a Playoff Double Diparoo tomorrow which means we need a SUPER SPECIAL KEYS TO THE GAME.14:11 - We still don't know if Landeskog's playing tomorrow or what his exact usage will be. But let's dream a little bit...32:15 - It's time for our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKESSSSSSSSSS

0:00 - The NFL Draft is less than a week away! Yesterday, The Law Firm of Payton and Paton addressed the media to...not really give us any information. Brett did find one good tidbit of information, though.14:27 - Who's the most feared person in a Stars sweater? Who's the most feared person in a Clippers jersey? 34:39 - Deion spoke to the media ahead of the Spring Game and finally addressed the Number Retirement Controversy Heard 'Round the World.

0:00 - What are we expecting from the Avs and Nuggets in the playoff? What would "success" look like for both these teams?17:06 - Who will be the "X-Factor" for both the Avs and Nuggets? Not counting the obvious choices like MacKinnon, Makar, Jokic, Murray, etc.35:01 - Let's set realistic expectations for Gabe Landeskog in the playoffs. What do we want to see from him?