Avalanche Insider: Everything you need to know about the Avs hot start, Altitude Sports dispute, top stories and more

It seems good to get Avalanche baseball back at the Mile High City — even if lovers may t watch much due to the recent Altitude Sports dispute using the Big 3 tv distributors.

The Avalanche are away to a beginning in 2019 and lead the Central division after beginning the season. The Avs have endured some injuries to begin the season, but the bench is youthful, rested and prepared to go.

In the event you missed anything to the lack of video coverage this season, we have you covered here in The Post.

This ’s a glance back at the best Avs tales you may have missed during the past week. Get caught up before the next game when the Avs host the Dallas Stars on Friday in Pepsi Center.

Rookie defenseman Cale Makar earns dust up during OT reduction vs the Panthers
Avs blow off their first third-period lead of the season and fall to 5-1-1 at home
Nathan MacKinnon the initial Avs participant to Open a season on an 11-game points series Gabe Landeskog out permanently to the Avs after enduring a lower-body injury
Jayson Megna eager for another opportunity playing to the Avs after being remembered Meet the 2019-20 Colorado Avalanche

Jeff Bailey, The Denver Post

What’s on tap?

Dallas Stars, seven Chan Friday, ALT
At Arizona Coyotes, seven p.m. Saturday, ALT2
At Dallas Stars, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, ESPN, ALT

Must-Read
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, ...David Zalubowski, The Associated PressColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, loses control of the puck as he drives past Florida Panthers defensemen Aaron Ekblad, center, and Riley Stillman during the initial period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Denver.
Avalanche’s Cale Makar celebrates 21st birthday with increased physicality: “He’s got a little edge to his sport ”

Cale Makar turned 21 on Wednesday and the Avalanche defenseman celebrated having a brief brawl inside the Pepsi Center. Read more…

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) ...Wilfredo Lee, The Associated PressColorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with teammates after he scored in overtime of the Group ’s NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019 in Sunrise, Fla.. The Avalanche won 5-4.
Nathan MacKinnon was great. However, the Avalanche center is searching for stunning.

Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon thinks he has to give, another gear to shoot him. Read more…

Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog ...Jack Dempsey, The Associated PressColorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) and Anaheim Ducks center Devin Shore (29) go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Denver.
Gabe Landeskog out forever for Avalanche, joins Mikko Rantanen on IR

As for Landeskog, “He’will overlook a few significant time here,” Bednar stated. “I actually don&rsquo. ” Read more…

Quick Hits

+ Florida Panthers’ Huberdeau deals Colorado Avalanche 4-3 overtime loss

+ Why the Avalanche recalled Jayson Megna to fulfill forward injury void

+ Chambers: Las Vegas hockey resides large in town

+ Chambers: Take it out of Joel Quenneville, the Avalanche is deep and dangerous

+ Avs podcast: Colorado overlooking two wingers, lineup breakdown and much more

+ Avs Mailbag: Have a question about the team?  Ask Mike Chambers here.

By The Numbers

Nov. 2

Altitude Sports goes arrangement with Front Range pubs to carry Nuggets, Avalanche games through Nov. 2

Television audiences through the Front Range have been unable to access Altitude Sports because its contracts with DirecTV, Dish Network and Comcast lapsed in August. Read more…

Parting Shot
Provided by Kroenke Sports & EntertainmentBernie, the Colorado Avalanche’s mascot, retains a aluminum cup.
Pepsi Center to serve fans beverages in aluminum cups in Avalanche and Nuggets matches

Following in the footsteps of Folsom Field, the home of the Nuggets and Avalanche is currently teaming up with Ball Corporation to utilize the “infinitely recyclable&rdquocups for other events and games in the stadium. Read more…

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