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Episodes from Hot Takes with Goodman and Haertl
Mon. June 1: Spurs hold off Thunder, advance to NBA Finals | The Wemby Era has arrived | Shedeur Sanders sets NFLPA licensing record
Eric Goodman and Troy Renck begin the week by recapping the Spurs Game 7 win over the Thunder and look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup between San Antonio and New York. Are the Spurs beginning the start of a dynasty with all of their great, young players? Has the Victor Wembanyama era arrived in full-force? Is it better for the NBA if the next big star – Wemby – wins a championship or if a big market like New York wins? Will Nikola Jokic finish with just one NBA Title? Plus, Shedeur Sanders shattered Tom Brady’s NFLPA licensing record with a mass...
Fri. May 29: Remembering Claude Lemieux | Breakdown of initial MLB CBA proposals
On Friday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy remember Claude Lemieux, who passed away yesterday at the age of 60. Does today’s NHL need more guys who played like Lemieux – an agitator with skill? Was he one of the all-time clutch hockey players? How does the hockey world view Lemieux and his career? The guys also examine the initial MLBPA collective bargaining proposals and break them down. Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...
Thu. May 28: No parades in the Mile High City | Avs future at head coach | Most under appreciated Broncos player
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy discuss the Broncos, Nuggets and Avalanche going 0-for-3 on titles this year. So now, which of the three teams has the best chance of winning a championship? What should the Avs do at head coach? Should they pursue former Vegas head coach, Bruce Cassidy? If neither the Nuggets or Avalanche win another title—with each having just one—which franchise would be considered the biggest disappointment? Plus, who is the most underappreciated Broncos player? Check out another episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted b...
Wed. May 27: Avs SWEPT in Conference Finals | Vegas defense shuts Colorado down all series | What changes need to be made?
On a Wednesday edition of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche getting swept out of the Western Conference Finals by the Vegas Golden Knights. How disappointing is this for the Avs, who were considered the best team in the NHL virtually all season? How did Vegas manage to keep the high-powered Avalanche in check? What happened to MacKinnon, Necas and Nelson? Where does this series rank among all-time disappointments in Denver sports history? Plus, what changes do the Avs need to make this offseason? Should Jared Bednar be the coach of the team for the 2026...
Tue. May 26: Avs collapse in Game 3, now in need of a miracle | What has gone wrong for the Avalanche? | Can Colorado extend the series?
On Tuesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy dive into the Avs collapse in Game 3, in which they blew a 3-0 lead. Does this feel like the Broncos in the 1980s or the first couple years of the Peyton Manning era? Should the Avs make a change in goal and go with Mackenzie Blackwood? How much blame does Jared Bednar deserve? Do the Avs need to become more of a defensive hockey team instead of an offensive juggernaut? Are the Avalanche going to get swept or will they extend the series? Check out a Tuesday morning episode of...
Thu. May 21: Avs lose Game 1, 4-2 | Concerned about Avs losing the series? | Garett Bolles on Davis Webb as the play-caller
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Colorado Avalanche losing Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 4-2. What’s the best word to describe last night’s game? How can the Avalanche clean up the mistakes? Will Cale Makar return for Game 2 and will Jared Bednar stick with Scott Wedgewood in goal? What is the concern level about the Avs losing the series? Plus, Garett Bolles joined Kay Adams to give his thoughts on Davis Webb as the Broncos play-caller. Is the team happy they have a younger play-caller in charge now? How big of...
Wed. May 20: Avs vs. Golden Knights Game 1 & Series Preview | Cale Makar & Mark Stone injuries | Hockey fans dislike for VGK
On Wednesday’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Avalanche vs. Golden Knights series. What are the keys for each team? How much will the Cale Makar and Mark Stone injuries impact what happens? Vegas has been great on special teams – will this trend continue in the Western Conference Finals? Plus, is Vegas really as disliked in hockey circles as it seems? Who wins Game 1 tonight and why? Check out another spicy episode of Hot Takes with Eric Goodman & Troy Renck! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...
Tue. May 19: Victor Wembanyama does it all in Game 1 | Can Brock Nelson & Val Nichushkin break out vs. Vegas? | Evan Engram’s future with the Broncos
On today’s episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy start the pod by getting into Victor Wembanyama’s dominant Game 1 performance vs. OKC. How soon will it be before Wemby takes over the NBA? Are the Spurs and Thunder going to rule the NBA for years to come? Also, Brock Nelson & Val Nichushkin have been fairly quiet in the first two rounds of the playoffs. Are they capable of breaking out in the Western Conference Finals? How has Gabriel Landeskog’s playoff performance been so far? NFL.com ranked the most complete rosters in the league. Where does Denver...
Mon. May 18: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights preview & injury updates | Are we overlooking Vegas? | Deion Sanders back in the headlines
On a Monday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview the Colorado Avalanche vs. Vegas Golden Knights series, which is set to begin Wednesday night. What is the latest with the injury updates on both sides? Are we overlooking Vegas and will this be a tougher series than most people think? John Tortorella has done well since taking over as Vegas head coach, so who will win the coaching battle this series? Will Mark Stone be available for the start of the series? Plus, Deion Sanders was back in the news for a couple reasons. Eric and...
Thu. May 14: Avs ELIMINATE Wild, advance to Western Conference Final | NFL Schedule Release
On a Thursday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy react to the Avs thrilling overtime victory in Game 5 to eliminate the Wild. The Avs trailed 3-0 in the first period and scored two goals in the final 3:33 to send the game to OT, where Brett Kulak scored the winner. The guys discuss the goaltender situation, as Blackwood started last night, but was lifted in favor of Wedgewood who finished the game. Does Bednar go back to Wedgewood for the WCF? The full NFL Schedule Release is tonight, as there have already been plenty of leaks. How many...
Wed. May 13: Avs vs. Wild Game 5 TONIGHT | Broncos will officially open 2026 season in Kansas City | Von Miller Broncos reunion?
On a Wednesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy preview Avs vs. Wild Game 5 tonight at Ball Arena. Can the Avs only beat themselves in this series? The guys emphasize that the Wild will be in the penalty box plenty tonight and the Avs power play will have to step up. Martin Nečas was excellent in Game 4, can he continue to play at this level the rest of the playoffs? Some quick thoughts on the Broncos officially opening up the 2026 season in Kansas City on Monday Night Football. Plus, Von Miller hinted at a Broncos reunion o...
Tue. May 12: Broncos will open 2026 season against Chiefs | Avs take commanding 3-1 series lead over Wild | Blackwood starts in net over Wedgewood
On a Tuesday morning episode of Hot Takes, Eric and Troy get into the big news of the Broncos opening up the 2026 season against the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. It is not known yet whether the game will be in Denver or Kansas City. How much of a break is this for the Broncos? Would you rather see the Broncos play with or without Mahomes? The Avalanche have taken a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Wild. Did the Avs fix all of their mistakes from Game 3? Did the Avs bottom two lines win them the game. Plus...