• RADIO BONUS: Kahkonen's Debut, Navigating Injuries | October 31, 2024
    Oct 31 2024

    Aarif joins Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports Radio to discuss Kaapo Kahkonen's Avalanche debut and how the team is navigating their injury troubles. They also touch on Matt Stienburg's match penalty in the 5-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    17 mins
  • An Avalanche of Injuries Pile On | October 30, 2024
    Oct 30 2024

    Aarif breaks down the Avs' recent string of news. Specifically, an updated on the many (many) injuries they're facing, Kaapo Kahkonen making his debut against Tampa Bay, and what to make of the forward lines. He also touches on Oliver Kylington playing on the wing and the Avalanche's recent two games at Ball Arena earlier in the week. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    21 mins
  • Four-Game Winning Streak | October 26, 2024
    Oct 26 2024

    Aarif is back to break down the last two Avs wins against Seattle and Utah to complete a perfect 3-0-0 road trip. He chats about the calm play of Justus Annunen in goal, Cale Makar's Art Ross Trophy lead, and Ross Colton suffering an injury in Utah. He also breaks down the Joel Kiviranta goal-scoring spree and Ivan Ivan's first career goal. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    23 mins
  • First Two Wins | October 20, 2024
    Oct 21 2024

    Aarif breaks down the Avalanche's last two games, both of which they won. He covers the 4-3 OT victory over Anaheim, the 4-1 triumph in San Jose, and what the team is finally doing differently to rack up a couple of wins after starting 0-4-0. He also shouts out John Ludvig, Ross Colton, and Justus Annunen. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    25 mins
  • A Third Period You Can Build From | October 17, 2024
    Oct 18 2024

    Aarif Deen breaks down the Avalanche's 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins on Wednesday. He looks at the positives you can take away from that game, specifically the third period, where Colorado finally looked like the team that we expected. Even with injuries, the Avs have a winnable game ahead of them on Friday. All that and more on this episode of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    21 mins
  • Patrick Roy Gets One on the Avalanche | October 15, 2024
    Oct 16 2024

    Aarif Deen recaps his Monday at Ball Arena, which began with a media availability with Patrick Roy at morning skate and ended with a brutal Avalanche loss followed by Cale Makar shouldering most of the blame. He looks back at what it felt like to see Roy return and why the Avalanche need to figure things out quickly. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    24 mins
  • Goaltending Falls Flat Again In Home Opener | October 13, 2024
    Oct 13 2024

    Aarif Deen looks back at the home opener and how this time it's both Alexandar Georgiev and Justus Annunen who need to shoulder the blame for what was a disappointing 6-4 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. He also shares his thoughts on Patrick Roy's return to Ball Arena on Monday. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    22 mins
  • Georgiev Stumbles in Vegas | October 11, 2024
    Oct 11 2024

    Aarif Deen breaks down Colorado's 8-4 loss in Vegas to open the season. He focuses specifically on the performance of Alexandar Georgiev and why consistent goaltending for this team is more crucial now than it has been in years past. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deeen presented by Mile High Sports.

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    23 mins