Five Games Until Playoffs | April 3, 2025

Aarif breaks down the NHL return of Gabriel Landeskog and the instant impact he's had in just two games. He touches on the whirlwind it's been since the Loveland games and how much the captain has meant to the team so quickly. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the first four games of the Avalanche and Stars first-round series. He touches on how Colorado has dominated most of it and came away with two big victories compared to OT winners for the Stars. And if any of that means anything going into Game 5. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside With Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif chats Avalanche playoffs and what's looking like a return for Gabriel Landeskog with Shawn Drotar of Mile High Sports. The guys also preview the upcoming series with the Dallas Stars. All that and more on this bonus edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif recaps the exciting weekend that was for Gabriel Landeskog. He touches on the experience of covering Landeskog's return in Loveland with the Eagles, as well as what it would mean for the Avalanche if the captain played in Round 1 against the Dallas Stars. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avs' 4-2 comeback victory in Anaheim and the end of Colorado's regular season. He also talks about the nine skaters who did not dress in the finale and what their status could be this week. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avs' 7-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He touches on the injuries from the road trip and where things stand in the Central Division. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif joins Shawn Drotar on Mile High Sports Live to talk trade deadline moves, future salary cap outlook, and an inevitable first-round series matchup against Mikko Rantanen and the Dallas Stars. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the Avs' 2-0-1 stretch since the trade deadline. He dives into the depth options and the early returns for the newcomers, specificially Charlie Coyle, Brock Nelson, and even Erik Johnson. He also touches on some of the scheduling the rest of the way before ending with a note about the shootout against the Wild. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the feel-good story of trade deadline day, where the Avalanche acquired Erik Johnson, bringing him back to the place he called home for more than a decade. He discusses why the team went this route despite EJ being near the end of his career and no longer an everyday player. To close out the show, Aarif touches on Mikko Rantanen ending up with the Dallas Stars and signing a long-term extension with the Avs' division rival. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif

Aarif breaks down the second big deal the Avalanche made leading up to the trade deadline, acquiring Charlie Coyle from the Boston Bruins for Casey Mittelstadt. He discusses why he felt they went this route and why he thinks the front office prioritized center depth on deadline day. All that and more on this edition of Rinkside with Aarif Deen presented by Mile High Sports. Follow Aarif on X/Twitter @runwriteAarif