Can the Colorado Avalanche afford to sign Mitch Marner, or is it just a pipe dream? As the Avalanche eye potential offseason moves, the spotlight is on free agent Mitch Marner and Chris brings up his #1 trade target in Nick Schmaltz.

With the Avalanche's financial constraints, we explore Marner's fit and the implications of acquiring Schmaltz, who boasts 63 points in 82 games.

We also reminisce about standout moments from the past season, including Cale Makar's game-winning play and Gabriel Landeskog's triumphant return. The discussion touches on the Four Nations tournament's impact, offering a fresh perspective on hockey's growing popularity.

Join the conversation and discover if the Avalanche can make these strategic moves to enhance their roster.

0:00 Intro: Mitch Marner free agency discussion

5:31 Analyzing Marner's potential fit with Avalanche

11:47 Nick Schmaltz as potential Avalanche trade target?

17:35 Four Nations tournament success and impact

20:09 Memorable Avalanche moments from past season

24:50 Valeri Nichushkin's hat trick against Maple Leafs

27:16 Gabriel Landeskog's return as biggest story

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