Afternoon Drive

Darcy Kuemper out and Pavel Francouz in net for Avs, Tim Patrick says Broncos new offense is like nothing the NFL has ever seen, culture change at Dove Valley with Hackett and Wilson, Steph Curry and Warriors seeking 4th title in 8 seasons, Michael Jordan overrated? Rockies 10 games back of 1st place Dodgers, LeBron James a billionaire, Draymond Green slighted by 2nd Team All-Defense

Goaltender drama and firewagon hockey in Game 1 of COL-EDM, Kuemper or Francouz for Game 2, John Elway on NHL on TNT Intermission, tougher to win Super Bowl or Stanley Cup? Quarterback or Goaltender more important to win title? Historic Defenses, Broncos teams of old, Bud Blacks job security if the Rockies continue to struggle, The Match and our Colorado athlete foursomes

Jared Bednar got a rare teaching moment out of a win, reaction to the 8-6 Colorado-Edmonton shoot-out, AFC West Quarterbacks all Top 10 NFL deep passers last season, biggest beneficiaries on the Broncos of Wilson's deep pass ability, Garett Bolles, Boston Celtics vs Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Stephen Curry's greatness, would you pay $30/month for Altitude

Edmonton's top line has been outstanding thus far in playoffs, Kadri and Kane filling higher performing roles, MacKinnon-McDavid comparisons, where titles fit into debating greatness, Elway and Marino, Mike Smith and Darcy Kuemper, Joe Sakic's place among the greatest GMs in Denver sports, building through the Draft vs Free Agency, Jordan Binnington explains throwing a water bottle at Nazem Kadri, best PR departments

McDavid and Draisaitl and Kane vs Landeskog and MacKinnon and Rantanen, Rams and Saints and Bills definite Top 10 defenses, Broncos among group that could be Top 10 if healthy, Bradley Chubb, Randy Gregory, Patrick Surtain II, Justin Simmons, ESPN and TNT broadcasts of conference finals will give NHL a boost in popularity, recognizing NBA and NHL players, Aaron Donald at peace if he retires now, Steph Curry chasing first Finals MVP

Colorado was playing not to lose instead of playing to win, concern with Darcy Kuemper's play, the Philadelphia Eagles, Josh McDaniels, NFL bandwagons to jump on, Javonte Williams, RB usage balance, LeSean McCoy claims to know why Eric Bieniemy isn't a Head Coach, Rockies need German Marquez to get right, Oilers and Canes

Avalanche blow 3-0 lead to Blues in Game 5, MacKinnon & Landeskog said it's not supposed to be easy and it'll make the team grittier, Albert Okwuegbunam or someone else most underappreciated Bronco, Darby, Sterns, Chubb, McManus, RIP Ray Liotta, Liotta's best roles, Uvalde school shooting, NFL Plus, Pat McAfee alternate TNF broadcast

Craig Berube clarifies his "no comment" about racist threats directed at Nazem Kadri, Nathaniel Hackett is going to build Broncos offense around Russell Wilson's skillset, coaches changing their system to fit the players on the team, Nuggets don't expect Tim Connelly's departure to impact Nikola Jokic signing a supermax to stay in Denver, All-NBA Teams and international players in the association

Avalanche closing out Blues tonight to not go back to St. Louis would be a double victory, Colorado star players have yet to show up big for the Avs, Russell Wilson and Nathaniel Hackett rank 2nd among 16 new HC/QB combos in NFL, defensive coaches with great QBs, the tradition of the formal handshake line, Celtics Heat series tied 2-2, Kris Bryant back on 10-day IL

Despite death threats and racist attacks Nazem Kadri had a huge Game 4 for the Avalanche, overcoming mental or physical anguish to perform on the field of play, Blues Perron and Buchnevich retaliate against Kadri and he continued to shine through it, Avalanche now have commanding 3-1 lead in series, Craig Berube, Colorado Rockies given a C for 1st quarter of season by CBS Sports, issues within the Rockies, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Nebraska red balloon tradition ending

Nazem Kadri story not national news, similarities between energy at Dove Valley with Russell Wilson and when Peyton Manning was QB, Courtland Sutton and Broncos buying into Wilson's enthusiasm, levels of leadership ability, Owners considering doing away with the Pro Bowl game and replacing it with something else during the festivities, comparing All Star Games, Steph and Warriors looking to sweep Luka and Mavs, Greg Sankey says SEC playoffs a possibility, student athletes

Calvin Booth to step into Tim Connelly's role as Connelly takes big deal with Minnesota, Kroenke's trouble retaining front office execs, loss of Connelly impacts certain areas of Nuggets more than others, Nazem Kadri ran into Jordan Binnington and sparked quite a bit of drama, threats toward Kadri, risk of retaliation in Game 4 by the Blues, could be seeing the start of a bitter rivalry between Blues and Avalanche, Lightning 1 game from sweeping Panthers

Ownership equity a component of Connelly's deal with Minnesota, evaluating Connelly and looking forward for Nuggets Front Office with Calvin Booth at the lead, Jordan Binnington is a well known hothead, prejudiced pasts, Nazem Kadri didn't try to take Binnington out, Russell Wilson says winning is a lifestyle, work ethic and confidence with Russ hasn't been in Broncos organization since Peyton, Heat and Boston both dealing with injuries, Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler, Rockies and Chad Kuhl

St. Louis Blues even series vs the Avalanche at 1, Makar says the juice wasn't there for Colorado, NIL and the evolution of college athletics, Game 3 Avalanche vs Blues in St. Louis, Colorado to advance to Stanley Cup over Blues or Flames or Oilers, don't panic, Rockies vs Mets snowed out, open Lakers HC position, Warriors vs Mavericks, Luka Doncic

The time is now for the Avalanche to live up to their potential, Kuemper vs Binnington, Cale Makar's playoff beard, Russell Wilson's enthusiasm coming to Denver and doing things the right way, Geno Smith ahead of Drew Lock in Seattle QB battle, the NHL should take a page out of the NBA's book for the playoffs, NHL Head Coach candidates, Mile High is under consideration as a venue for games at the 2026 World Cup, Tiger Woods, Tim Connelly, Trevor Story

Minnesota Timberwolves pursuing Tim Connelly for Pres. of Basketball Ops, Kroenke's investment in front office and coaches, Avalanche-Blues Game 2, Colorado doesn't have to make many changes besides shooting more accurately, playing to your potential, St. Louis will likely come out more aggressive, Jordan Binnington, Tiger Woods T-108 after First Round of PGA Championship, The International, Bones Hyland's role next year, Will Barton

Avalanche vs Blues with Benjamin Hochman, Berube using different lines tonight, Nick Saban claiming other coaches are paying for players, Jimbo Fisher fires back at his old boss, NIL is bringing out the hypocrisy in college athletics, education should be prioritized, Terry outlines the process for media members covering games in the arena, Battle of Alberta, Celtics @ Heat, CBS Sports ranks Broncos offense #11, Clark Kent

Atmosphere at Avs-Blues Game 1, bar is very high for the Avalanche, pucks off the post, food preferences, best kind of pizza, Denver and Dallas will have joint practice ahead of first preseason game, days of full contact in training camp are past, Russell Wilson active in the Denver sports community, multi-sport athletes, NBA and NHL developmental leagues, college football Conference Championships changing, Pac-12 athletics and NIL