Cheer up, Denver fans. We could be seeing the start of a golden age of sports at the Pepsi Center.
True, the Avalanche and the Nuggets have both been eliminated from the playoffs, but shake a Magic 8-Ball and the message should say “Outlook good.”
Never in their histories have both teams advanced to the second round in the same year. Both franchises have super young and talented cores led by 1995-born superstars in Nikola Jokic and Nathan MacKinnon. And having that mile-high altitude is certainly a bonus.
Denver Post NHL reporter Mike Chambers believes the Avs should reach the Western Conference final next year: “Expect the Avs to have a more consistent regular season, obtain a home-ice advantage seed and make another playoff jump — advancing to the conference final or beyond.”
As for the Nuggets, finishing second in the regular season in the hellacious Western Conference is no easy task. And 14 games of postseason experience — including two Game 7s — is going to go a long ways for this young squad.
Here’s one thing for sure: the Pepsi Center is going to be rockin’ for years to come.
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What’s on Tap?
- Rockies: At Boston Red Sox, 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, ATTRM |
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Scoreboard
NBA playoffs: Trail Blazers 100, Nuggets 96
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MLB: Rockies 10, Padres 7
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Must-Read
Nuggets’ Torrey Craig suffocated Damian Lillard with defense. But when he exited stage left with injury, so did Denver’s season.
If Damian Lillard doesn’t want to look at Torrey Craig’s crooked headband-wearing mug ever again, there’s not a soul across the NBA who could blame the guy. Read more…
+ Kiszla: Nuggets’ Game 7 loss exposes flaws to address: 1. Get 3-point shooter; 2. Find legit star to replace Paul Millsap.
+ With running mate struggling, Portland guard CJ McCollum carries Blazers past Nuggets.
+ Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic takes blame for Game 7 defeat: “I feel responsible.”
Projecting the Colorado Avalanche 2019-20 roster breakdown. What free agents leave? Who will the Avs sign in their place?
The Avalanche’s offseason has begun, and itap going to be an extremely busy one for general manager Joe Sakic and his staff. Read more…
Joe, meet Drew: Broncos rookies, veterans start to get know each other Monday
The Broncos veterans and rookies (minus Harris) will be on the same field Monday for the first time when organized team activities begin. Coach Vic Fangio has scheduled nine OTAs and three mandatory minicamp practices before summer vacation. Here are four storylines for OTAs (Monday-Tuesday and Thursday and May 20-21, 23 and 29-31) and mandatory minicamp (June 4-6). Read more…
Quick Hits
+ Jessica Andrade stuns Colorado’s Rose Namajunas to win strawweight belt at UFC 237.
+ DJ Johnson taking early struggles in stride as Rockies’ right-hander seeks to re-cement bullpen spot.
+ Broncos rookie LB Joe Dineen hopes to follow in ex-Kansas players’ footsteps.
+ As Rockies OF David Dahl cements himself in the majors, his wife is becoming her own star in the professional sports world.
+ Why Rockies lefty Tyler Anderson is calling in help, and second opinion, in battle over his wounded knee.
+ Rockies reliever Seunghwan Oh, amid the worst funk of his career, needs better command to turn his season around.
+ A “great” opening day of camp for Broncos rookie QB Drew Lock.
+ 3-star QB Brendon Lewis commits to CU Buffs.
+ Kickin’ it with Kiz: Hey, Blazers fans: Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr is 20-year-old knucklehead. What is Evan Turner’s excuse?
+ Colorado Rapids podcast: Another loss, Kei Kamara Twitter feud, and lots of Primary Transfer Window trades.
+ Colorado Rapids are still winless on the season after falling at home to Real Salt Lake.
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By The Numbers
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The Rockies’ starting rotation’s ERA entering the weekend, the worst in Major League Baseball. Read more…
Parting Shot
Chambers: Avalanche should reach the Western Conference final in 2020 — bank on it
The Avs will trim some of the fat this offseason and come back leaner and stronger in September, and possibly with a free-agent splash or a 2019 first-round draft pick (they have the No. 4 and No. 16 overall selections). Read more…
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