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Frankly Speaking - with Frank Seravalli

Chris MacFarland

Season 2, Ep. 13

Colorado is on a tear this season. Frank is joined by Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland to discuss his approach as we near the trade deadline, the health of Gabriel Landeskog, Alexandar Georgiev’s workload, managing the salary cap, and if we’re seeing another level from Nathan MacKinnon.


Music Credit: Skinshape - I Won’t Be There


The episode was hosted by Frank Seravalli, and produced & mixed by Amil Delic.


Audio Credit: Altitude Sports, Fox Sports and TNT.


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