Vic Lombardi Show

0:00 - The Avalanche looked absolutely uninspired in Vanouver last night. What a blown opportunity. What's going on right now? And don't say they got "goalied."23:00 - Both MPJ and Michael Malone chatted with PHD yesterday and, once again, addressed the never-ending trade rumors. 36:21 - Honestly, we keep forgetting the Super Bowl is this Sunday. We're struggling to care or get excited. Anyone else? Why is that? Is it purely because of the Chiefs vs Eagles matchup?

0:00 - Which situation is worse: the Luka Doncic Mavericks trade saga, or the Jimmy Butler forcing his way out of Miami saga?15:20 - CU released their full 2025 football schedule! We want to make predictions, but it's virtually impossible since we don't know who will even be on the team. 34:17 - Yesterday in his postgame press conference, Michael Malone said MPJ isn't going to be traded. Period. Obviously we want to believe him. But should we believe him considering what just happened with Luka?

0:00 - Zeke Nnaji looked good last night! With the trade deadline 2 days away, did his value increase at all?17:27 - Ryan Hartman of the Minnesota Wild was suspended for 10 GAMES. THAT'S MASSIVE. Also, what does Moser think the Avalanche need to do to beat the Canucks tonight?34:02 - Sometimes, it's hilarious how emotional we all get about sports. It's just sports, man. It's not real life.

0:00 - MPJ went full MPJ in last night's Nuggets win. We always love a lil stepback J kabloom. Also, Zeke Nnaji played meaningful minutes and looked like a competent basketball player once again. Did his trade value increase a few ticks?16:51 - After last night's Nuggets game, Jokic weighed in on the Luka Doncic trade, as one European Superstar to another. 36:23 - What's Courtland Sutton's value on the open market? If he's too expensive, what other free agent options do the Broncos have?

ICYMI: Adam Schefter knows a thing or two about breaking wild news. In honor of the Luka Doncic trade, we asked him to tell us the craziest news story he's ever broken. Something so unbelievable that people thought his phone was hacked. He didn't even hesitate: Andrew Luck retiring. 

0:00 - Brett's never a fan of Conspiracy Theory Guy in sports. That being said... NBA ratings are down? A young superstar in his prime magically gets traded to the league's darling franchise? For once, let's actually hear what Conspiracy Theory Guy has to say. He might be right for a change. 19:09 - We're so caught up in the Luka Lakers news that we haven't even mentioned De'Aaron Fox being traded to the Spurs and the Chicago Bulls cleaning house!36:23 - Final thoughts on the Luka trade, and a quick Fact Checker

0:00 - Someone who knows a little something about breaking big trade news joined us today. Let's pick Adam Schefter's brain about the Luka trade, the Super Bowl, and why the Saints can't find a coach. 21:05 - There's something about this Luka trade that feels fishy. Something doesn't add up. More details will emerge in the coming days. We're sure of it. 35:47 - The NBA Trade Deadline is Thursday, and the Nuggets still haven't made any moves. There's one move in particular that Vic thinks they're looking to make. 

0:00 - On Saturday night, possibly the craziest trade in NBA history went down and it came out of absolutely nowhere. What are the Mavericks thinking??21:12 - Both the Avalanche and Nuggets had good weekends! We got a quadrouple Winaroo. Dubaroo? Even though the Nuggets did everything possible to blow both those games, but somehow they survived. 34:38 - We still can't wrap our heads around the Luka trade. There's no universe where it makes sense. What are some of the wildest trades in sports history?

0:00 - Our Broncos Insider Jeff Legwold joined us today to break down everything he saw at the Senior Bowl. How could he ever return to Denver after spending a week in the paraside that is Mobile, Alabama!?18:19 - We've got a classic Double Diparoo tonight. And it needs to be a Double Winaroo? Double Dubaroo? Both teams need a win in the worst way. 34:28 - It's time for our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKESSSSSSSSSSSS

0:00 - NFL refs love the Chiefs and give them favorable calls all game every game. That's the narrative we've seen circulating social media for weeks now. But is it true? Brett says we're falling prey to conformation bias. 16:30 - Moser teased it, and now he's telling us: something happened in December that is ultra rare. It's a win for the common man. The Average Joe. 32:00 - Joel Embiid has missed almost 1/2 of all possible games he could've played in his career. Why do we treat him differently than other people who have missed large amounts of games due to injury?

0:00 - Yesterday on First Take, Cam Newton said he wouldn't trade his NFL MVP for a Super Bowl trophy. Really? At least he's honest about it. 17:35 - It's hard not to be a prisoner of the moment. Understood, but let's look at the bigger picture with both the Avalanche AND the Nuggets. Despite recent skids, how are these teams doing overall right now?36:37 - Notre Dame's coach received an anonymous text after last night's game. Somehow, a brutally honest fan got his number and gave coach a piece of his mind.

0:00 - Let's play another edition of NFL True or False!13:02 - Denver is getting a brand new NWSL team! Colorado is a hotbed for women's soccer, and this is a huge step in the right direction.  30:49 - It's tough to sustain success in both the NHL and NBA. As much as it takes methodical roster construction, it also takes a bunch of luck. 

0:00 - Yesterday, Dan Patrick asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for the craziest rule change he's maybe considering. Silver's answer: 10 minute quarters instead of 12. 19:30 - As it stands right now, what are the ceilings for the Avalanche and Nuggets? Is either team a legit championship contender?35:38 - The Utah Hockey Club now has 3 finalists for a permanent name: Hockey Club, Mammoth, or Wasatch. 

0:00 - The Nuggets have lost 3-straight in a row for the first time this season. They inserted Aaron Gordon back into the starting lineup and sent Christian Braun back to the bench. What's going on with the team right now? How do we feel about them and their trajectory?21:36 - Paul Bissonette is skeptical of the Mikko Rantanen trade working out for Mikko.37:00 - Even though the Broncos are still dealing with Russell Wilson Cap Hell, Brett thinks they'll have a productive offseason. 

0:00 - Vic Fangio has never beaten Mahomes in his coaching career. Can that change on Super Bowl Sunday?7:39 - Let's break down Nuggets @ Knicks by the numbers. Unfortunately, the data reinforces that the Nuggets have a tough road ahead tonight.18:02 - Avalanche Head Coach Jared Bednar makes his weekly appearance with us to share his thoughts on the Mikko Rantanen trade, a tough east coast road trip & another strange goaltender interference call. 

0:00 - The Nuggets are at the World's Most Famous Arena tonight to face the New York Knickerbockers. That's a tough tough opponent. Can the Nuggets re-discover their defense tonight? How do they rattle off a win?16:30 - The Avalanche went on a 3-game road trip and came home with 1 win, 2 points. What was the most frustrating part of the trip?31:03 - Let's play "one of these things is not like the others."

0:00 - What's goaltender interference? We still don't know. You don't know. The NHL refs don't know. Nobody knows.17:30 - Drake Maye is a Pro Bowler. Really? Look at some of these backup to the backup alternates who are making the Pro Bowl. No disrespect, but really?35:30 - Straw poll: have you chewed gum in at least once in the last 6 months? Let's power rank brands of chewing gum!

0:00 - The spending gap across the entire MLB is absolutely insane. Something needs to be changed. ASAP. 14:25 - The latest reports about Mikko Rantanen claim he was willing to take a "significant" discount to stay with the Avs. What's "significant" in Mikko terms? 34:40 - Despite everything going on with the Avalanche, they're still hot on Minnesota's heels in the standings. AND Kaprizov will miss some time with an injury. The Wild are very gettable right now. 

0:00 - The Nuggets need to prove they can win big games and beat tough opponents. We've lost that confidence in them. 18:36 - The NBA Dunk Contest is a farce now. No big time stars participate in it anymore. It's a joke. 33:00 - We saw one of the wildest home run celebrations ever last night in the Dominican Winter League. 

0:00 - The Nuggets blew a lead to the Bulls and let them sink 24 threes last night! What an embarrassing effort. Why should we believe the Nuggets can win any given ballgame anymore?15:16 - Peter Baugh, who used to cover the Avalanche here in town, released a report with new details on the Mikko situation. It raises more questions than it answers. 34:30 - It's our favorite yearly tradition. The newest batch of NFL coaches were officially introduced at their intro pressers. And we got a fantastic batch of weird quotes.