Denver Sports Tonight

Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante breakdown Mikko Rantanen’s return to Ball Arena for the first time as a member of the Stars. What question would we most want to know the answer to about the behind the scenes of the Mikko trade to Carolina? We pivot to the Nuggets as they had back-to-back poor performances over the weekend. Is it time for Nuggets nation to give up on their high hopes for this team? We wrap up the show with a conversation on Denver hosting two, four-team pods for the NCAA March Madness tournament.

Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante review the Broncos off season moves as we are now a week into free agency. What do we make of the Broncos not bringing in any wide receiver depth as of now? Should the Broncos been willing to outbid the Seahawks for Cooper Kupp? Are there any wide receivers still on the market that the Broncos should be interested in? Since the Broncos did not address running back in free agency, how high of a priority should it be in the draft? Do we trust Sean Payton to find a running back coming out of college? We wrap up the show questioning if the Nuggets are getting ready for a playoff run or getting ready to re-tool the team in the offseason.

Will Petersen and James Merilatt are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Will and James react to the Broncos being in the mix to land Cooper Kupp as well as the all the issues the Broncos have solved in free agency so far. Are the Nuggets “being tired” a legitimate excuse for why the Nuggets came out flat vs the Timberwolves last night? Where were Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. to be found while the Nuggets were getting embarrassed? Do the guys place more blame on Michael Malone or the Nuggets players? Should the Nuggets be worried about facing the Timberwolves in the first round and try to manipulate the standings to avoid them? Will shares what numbers each new Bronco will be wearing in 2025 and an early projected starting lineup. We wrap up the show with James and Will reacting to Rockies owner, Dick Monfort’s comments on implementing a salary cap in the MLB.

James Merilatt and Will Petersen are in for Denver Sports Tonight. James and Will react to the signing of Evan Engram to the Broncos. What more would the guys like to see the Broncos do as NFL free agency winds down? How important is it for the Broncos to address running back in the draft? Are there any exciting options at running back that are still available in free agency? How interested are James and Will in bringing in Cooper Kupp? How important is it for the Nuggets to send a message to the Timberwolves tonight? Does seeding matter for the Nuggets in the western conference as they head into the playoffs? We wrap up the show with a discussion about what Courtland Sutton will be looking for from the Broncos to make him happy with his contract expiring after this season.

Will Petersen and Marcello Romano are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Will and Cello react to the Broncos free agency to this point. Do the guys like the signings of in Dre Greenlaw and Talanoa Hufanga? Should Broncos Country be concerned that tight end, Evan Engram visiting the Broncos but not getting a contract done? Have the Nuggets been disrespected this season and is that a better situation for this team vs being the front runner? We wrap up the show with reaction to Gabe Landeskog’s behind the scenes documentary, detailing his return to the ice.

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Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante react to the wild trade deadline in the NHL. The Avalanche added some much-needed pieces and showed they are going all in to win a Cup this season. Mikko Rantanen was also on the move, for the second time this season, what was Rantanen looking for in a team and contract? The guys each list the Broncos top 3 needs in free agency and some prime candidates to fill those roles. We wrap up the show with a celebration of The Fan as it turns 30 years old today, and how much it has meant to Denver and sports fans in the area and all over the country.

Will Petersen and James Merilatt are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Will and James react to DK Metcalf being linked to the Broncos as a trade candidate. How much draft compensation will be needed to bring Metcalf in? Would the guys be willing to give Metcalf a contract extension? Should the Broncos go “all-in” while they have Bo Nix on a rookie contract? The guys pitch the perfect off season for the Broncos and how they could look like a totally revamped offense in just three moves. Three Broncos coaches received promotions, what do these new titles really mean? Will and James breakdown the news that Gabe Landeskog is releasing a documentary, detailing his attempt to return to the ice after a unique injury. What is Landeskog trying to gain from putting out all the behind-the-scenes of his recovery? We wrap up the show with the guys recapping the first 4 moments of the top 30 moments in Denver sports.

Marcello Romano and Danny Williams are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Cello and Danny dive into the Nuggets and wonder if they have enough to win it all this season. Have the Lakers joined the lost of teams that could win the western conference? If the Nuggets do not have success in the playoffs, will they be forced to make major changes to their roster? Is there any hope for Sydney Crosby to play in an Avalanche sweater during his career? We wrap up the show with a discussion on the options for Broncos free agents. With all the wide receivers being linked to the Broncos, which ones make sense, and which are too pricey? Do any of the free agent or receivers available via trade on the same timeline as the Broncos? What prevents Bo Nix from having a “sophomore slump”?

Will Petersen and Marcello Romano are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Will and Cello discuss the Broncos free agents. How many Broncos from 2024 made ESPN’s list of the top 100 free agents in 2025? How many Broncos on expiring contracts are worth bringing back to Denver? Will either Zach Wilson or Jarrett Stidham get an opportunity to compete for a starting job in the NFL? Will either return to be Bo Nix’s backup? The guys react to reports coming out that Shedeur Sanders has come off as “arrogant” in team interviews. Will these reports about Sanders’ attitude hurt his draft stock or will he still be a top 10 pick in the NFL draft? We wrap up the show with how important it is for the Nuggets to earn the number two seed in the west and if it possible for the Avalanche to acquire Sydney Crosby.

Welcome to DenverSports Tonight! Will Petersen is joined for the first time on the program Suzie Hunter! After making a few moves this weekend the Colorado Avalanche look to be in a good spot, but did the comments made by General Manager Chris MacFarland change our views on this team? MacFarland dropped the biggest story regarding Gabe Landeskog but did it come too early or should it not have been said at all? The Nuggets had a big weekend and the results were mostly mixed. How do we feel about the Nuggets right now and is there more concerning news on the way? The Broncos options in the wide receiver free agency market just got smaller. From the names still available is anyone worth the potential cost? Suzie has spent several years covering the Rockies, is there any hope for this team as spring training rolls along? She thinks things will get better, but don’t hold your breath on it happening anytime soon.

Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante take a whip around the NFL and all the off-season story lines. Will the Rams be happy about bringing back Matthew Stafford instead of letting him find a trade partner? What franchise would be the best landing spot for Shedeur Sanders? We hear from Sean Payton and his thoughts on college tight ends making the jump to the NFL and what he is looking for. Do the Avalanche need to make a move before the trade deadline to give them the best chance of winning a championship this season? We wrap up the show with our bucket list sporting events we would like to go to.

Will Petersen and Marcello Romano are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Will and Cello breakdown the Matthew Stafford situation with the rams. Are the Rams playing “chicken” with Stafford and daring him to see if there is a better deal out there for him? Would the guys trade Bo Nix for Matthew Stafford? We pivot to the NFL draft and how the Broncos will proceed with their first-round pick. Is Colston Loveland off the list now with his injury? Will the Broncos trade up to select Ashton Jeanty or Tyler Warren? Between the Avalanche and Nuggets, which team is more likely to win a championship this season? We hear from Broncos GM, George Paton with an update on the Broncos and Nik Bonitto trying to reach an extension. Who is more likely to get paid between Courtland Sutton and Nik Bonitto?

James Merilatt and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports tonight. James and Dante breakdown the report card of the Denver Broncos from the players themselves. Where did the Broncos grade high? And what areas do the Broncos still need to improve at? DenverSports.com’s Broncos insider, Andrew Mason joins the show to discuss where Matthew Stafford could be on the move to, if the Broncos could draft a defensive lineman in the first round, and much more. We pivot to the Avalanche and Nuggets as both look to finish their regular seasons strong. How much of a spark will Val Nichushkin’s return provide for the Avs? Did the Nuggets win over Indiana encourage us after their blowout loss to the Lakers? What would a good record look like for the Nuggets on their 4-game road trip? We wrap up the show with the hot start to spring training for the Colorado Rockies.

Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante compare the high and lows of the Nuggets week in the loss to the Lakers and bouncing back vs the Pacers. Which game do we put more stock in to? Is the decline of Russell Westbrook since being put back on the bench a trend or just a slump for Westbrook? Is Zeek Nnaji’s recent impact sustainable and will Nnaji be a playoff rotational player? How will the Broncos go about bolstering their defense in NFL free agency and the draft? We wrap up the show with reports that an NFL team is proposing the “tush push” be banned. Do Mike and Dante want to see this play banned or is on the teams to come up with a better way to defend the play?

James Merilatt and Marcello Romano are in for Denver Sports Tonight. James and Cello react to the Nuggets getting blown out to the Lakers on national television. Where is the guys confidence level on the Nuggets to make a run in the playoffs? DenverSports.com’s Jake Shapiro joins the show to discuss if the Nuggets purposefully did not make adjustments to JJ Reddick’s defensive scheme to slowing down Jokic, what Jake is looking for from the Nuggets on their road trip and the Buffs basketball season. Why have the Avalanche come out so slow coming out of the All-Star break? Why has Mikko Rantanen not signed an extension with the Hurricanes yet? What can we learn from athletes at the NFL combine and how much stock should the Broncos being put into the event?

Mike Rice and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. Mike and Dante breakdown the Four Nations Faceoff championship from last night. Was last night a big moment for the sport of hockey and could it lead to a bigger interest in the sport as a whole? Why does the NBA have a problem with their players and effort level while hockey is in the opposite situation? How can the NBA fix their load management problem? We wrap up the show with our levels of belief in the Nuggets and Avalanche to win a championship or deep playoff run this season.

James Merilatt and Dante Gomez are in for Denver Sports Tonight. James and Dante breakdown the massive match in hockey tonight as team USA takes on team Canada in the championship of the Four Nations Faceoff. Will the US be able to beat Canada for the second time in this tournament? Who should Avalanche faithful be rooting for tonight, their guys in Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar or their home country in team USA? How will Nuggets head coach Michael Malone approach the back half of the season with the starting rotation? The NFL salary cap will take a huge bump us this season, how will the Broncos take advantage of the extra money? We wrap up the show with our thoughts on who the face of the NBA will be when Lebron and Steph Curry have retired.

James Merilatt and Jake Shapiro are in for Denver Sports Tonight. James and Jake react to Nuggets star, Nikola Jokic’s 30 birthday. How long will Jokic be in his prime? Is the notion that Jokic will retire young a false narrative? The guys look back to Jokic’s best moments in a Nuggets uniform. Does Jokic have any chance of winning his 4 NBA MVP, this season. We preview the championship of the Four Nations Faceoff and how the game will come down to Canada’s goaltender, Jordan Binnington. We wrap up the show with Jake filling us in on the potential names for the new professional women’s soccer team coming to Denver.

James Merilatt and Marcello Romano are in for Denver Sports Tonight. James and Cello react to the All-Star festivities from the NBA and NHL this weekend. How has the NHL nailed their Four Nations Faceoff, and can they go back to having a more traditional All-star game? Are All-Star games a thing of the past? What did the guys make of the fights to start the USA and Canada game on Saturday night? Are the Nuggets primed for another playoff run after heading into the all-star break on an 8-game win streak? How have the Nuggets bounced back from such a tough start to the season? James and Cello react to another ESPN mock draft which projects the Broncos selecting the tight end out of Michigan, Loveland. Would the guys like to see the Broncos add a tight end or running back in the first round?