Jason Chen and Michael Amato discuss a first-round matchup between the Jets and Avalanche in the 2024 NHL Playoffs.
The Sleepers and Keepers fantasy hockey podcast hosts Jason Chen and Michael Amato would not be surprised if the Jets win this series, but the Avalanche certainly have more star power and experience.
The question will be how much the Avs can rely on their top players. Nathan MacKinnon will be a difference maker, but what about Jonathan Drouin? Can he be relied upon after a big bounce-back season? Are Mikko Rantanen and Cale Makar healthy? Is Alexandar Georgiev good enough?
The Avs' top-heavy lineup could get them out of Round 1, but you wonder if MacKinnon, Drouin, Rantanen and Makar can play 28 minutes a night for a month in a grueling competition.
The Jets are a little more steady and they owned the Avs in the regular season, including a 7-0 beatdown in their last meeting. Is this a precursor to the series or a head fake, with the Avs potentially flipping the switch when the playoffs start?
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