Vic Lombardi Show

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?

0:00 - The Mayor of Denver himself joined our show today! The city is buzzing as two of our local teams embark on their respective playoff runs. But the biggest burning question we have is: can the Mayor declare an Altitude 92.5 Day?14:46 - We've finally made it! Jeff Legwold's little black book of the Top 100 players in the NFL Draft will be released this weekend. Can we get him to leak SOMEONE? ANYONE? on the list? Is it possible?34:45 - Let's all pick 1 upset from the first round of the NHL and NBA playoffs. Who's gonna shock the world?

0:00 - It's finally time. Bud Black needs to get the axe. Bill Schmidt needs to get the axe. The Rockies are finding new innovative ways to be historically bad. They've hit...rock bottom. May as well change SOMETHING and try to find your way up.14:55 - Nico Iamaleava left Tennessee in search of more NIL money and is struggling to find a new landing spot at the right price. Sometimes the grass isn't as green as you think.33:22 - Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars was injured in last night's meaningless game 82. He's still being evaluated, but he might miss the playoffs. Brutal break for Dallas, but a great break for the Avs. 

0:00 - Spring is upon us, which mean Vic's Polyps are back in full force. Fingers crossed he survives a full show. After that, now that we're a week removed from the Malone & Booth firing, do we feel better about the Nuggets?16:14 - The Avs played well down the stretch (mostly) while the Stars played poorly. Will that affect the series at all? Are we making too much of these final games?35:25 - No matter what, it'll be a physical series vs Dallas. The Stars will absoLUTEly go for Gabe's knee. The second someone finds him in the corner they're gonna blow him up and test that knee. 

Vic, Mose, and Brett can debate this topic all day every day. But let's go straight to someone who knows CU football inside and out: Chad Brown. What does a CU legend think about the decision to retire Travis Hunter and Sheder Sanders' numbers on Saturday at the Spring Game?

0:00 - The NHL conducted their annual annonymous players poll. Who's the smartest hockey player? Who has the best fashion sense? Let's answer all these burning questions. 19:07 - Now that Landeskog's back in the mix, how should the Avalanche stack their lines when the playoffs begin in Dallas?33:46 - The Timberwolves and Lakers are facing off in the first round of the playoffs. Which team do you want to win? As a Nuggets fan, are you rooting for the Lakers or TWolves?

0:00 - Landeskog is ready to roll as the postseason approaches! What are Jared Bednar's plans for him on a mostly healthy roster? Let's ask the man himself and find out.22:47 - Christian Braun joined Kreckman & Lindahl yesterday and shared his perspective on the wild week he's had in the wake of Malone and Booth's firings.34:50 - CU football legend Chad Brown joined us today to share his perspective on his alma mater deciding to retire Shedeur Sanders' number on Saturday.

0:00 - The NHL and NBA media are polar opposites when it comes to covering their respective sports.15:43 - Ashton Jeanty said the Broncos spoke with him a lot at the NFL Combine. Why would the Broncos be chatting his ear off unless they wanted him and believed they could get him?33:44 - It's the best rivalry in all of sports. Vic vs The CU Honks. Today's topic: CU retiring Shedeur Sanders' number.

0:00 - We didn't get the chance to chat with Leggy last week, so let's catch up with him today! He's inching closer to releasing his Top 100 list of draftable players. Can Brett finally get him to leak a few names?15:24 - The Avalanche announced that Gabe Landeskog has officially wrapped up his "conditioning loan" with the Eagles, and he'll return to the Avs. They have to wait until the regular season ends to officially activate him, but it's comin, baby. It's on the way.35:33 - Both the Nuggets and Avalanche will start the playoffs on Saturday. Will the Avs game conflict with the Nuggets game time-wise? How do you choose what to watch in a Double Dip Conflictaroo?