Cale Makar - NHL News & Rumors

Cale Makar contract situation takes shocking turn! The Avalanche superstar’s camp is reportedly pushing for a deal unlike any defenseman has ever received.

JULY 1 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM

Joe Sakic wasn’t content to simply run it back

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche

The Columbus Blue Jackets made a big addition on the eve of the draft by acquiring do-it-all winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Colorado Avalanche

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Avalanche's Cale Makar is about to become a lot more expensive | Sporting News Colorado also doesn't have very many defensemen under contract.

JUNE 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Joe Sakic on Cale Makar's future with the Avalanche | NHL.com The guys on First Shift discuss the future for Cale Makar and how confident Joe Sakic is that Cale will remain with the Avalanche

JUNE 11 • NHL.COM

Deadspin | GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche Deadspin | GM pledges that star Cale Makar will finish his career with Avalanche

JUNE 11 • DEADSPIN.COM

Joe Sakic backs Avs coach Jared Bednar, plans to run it back again with core led by Nathan MacKinnon

Joe Sakic trusts his core group of players and head coach Jared Bednar

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Zach Werenski reacts to becoming Columbus' first-ever Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski has added his name to Columbus Blue Jackets history after capturing the 2025-26 James Norris Memorial Trophy. He has become th...

JUNE 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Cale left it ALL on the ice in the WCF 😓

MAY 27 • YOUTUBE

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Mark Stone and Cole Smith scored for Vegas and the Golden Knights suffocated Colorado’s high-powered offense to beat the Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday night and for an unthinkable sweep...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Coach Jared Bednar throws Cale Makar under the bus Bednar's desperate, right? Is he officially on the hot seat now?

MAY 26 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

The Colorado Avalanche face a tough challenge in the Western Conference Final

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Avalanche depth has failed to step up amid Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar injuries | Sporting News The Colorado Avalanche seemed destined to once again fall short of a Stanley Cup win with the prime years of Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon...

MAY 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Makar, Bednar get brutally honest after gutting Game 3 loss that pushes Avalanche to brink of playoff sweep Colorado Avalanche coach Jared Bednar and defenseman Cale Makar delivered their honest reactions after a disappointing 5-3 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Western...

MAY 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Can the Avs mount a comeback down 3-0? | NHL.com NHL tonight discusses Cale Makar's performance in his return and how the Avalanche can get back in the series

MAY 25 • NHL.COM

Hertl's late winner caps Golden Knights' wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Tomas Hertl weaved his way toward the slot and broke a tie at 8:21 of the third period as the Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit Sunday night to beat Colorado 5-3 and mov...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Golden Knights' Mark Stone returns for Game 3, Avs' Cale Makar questionable Deadspin | Golden Knights' Mark Stone returns for Game 3, Avs' Cale Makar questionable

MAY 25 • DEADSPIN.COM

Avalanche get defenseman Cale Makar back, survive scare with Nathan MacKinnon, and still lose Game 3

In a roller coaster of a Sunday for the Colorado Avalanche, the Presidents’ Trophy winner welcomed its defensive star back in time for Game 3 of the Western Conference Final agains...

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Set to play in Game 3 Makar (upper body) is in the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in Vegas on Sunday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.

Impact Makar took line rushes with his usual partner, Devon Toews, during warmups after being deemed a game-time decision earlier Sunday. It's unclear if Makar fully healthy, but he'll attempt to help his team avoid a 3-0 series deficit Sunday. Barring an in-game setback, the all-world blueliner should quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit. Nick Blankenburg is set to be a healthy scratch in Game 3 due to Makar's return.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cale Makar learns his fate just moments before Game 3. It's official.

MAY 24 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Slated to be game-time call Makar (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Vegas on Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.

Impact Makar has missed the last two games. He has compiled four goals, five points, 22 shots on net and 18 blocked shots across nine appearances this postseason. If Makar is available to return to the lineup, Nick Blankenburg will probably be a healthy scratch against the Golden Knights on Sunday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche face an uphill climb in Vegas as they try to flip a 2-0 series script in conference finals

The Colorado Avalanche face a daunting challenge as they prepare for Game 3 against Vegas in the Western Conference Final on Sunday night

MAY 23 • Associated Press

NHL analyst slams Avalanche coach's public comment on injured Cale Makar The injury status of Cale Makar has become a growing issue for the Colorado Avalanche, both on and off the ice. Now, coach Jared Bednar is f...

MAY 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar makes odd comment about Cale Makar injury | Sporting News This makes the Makar absence seem even weirder.

MAY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jared Bednar gets real about Cale Makar after going down 0-2 in Western Conference Final. Bednar addresses the elephant in the room after losing Game 2.

MAY 23 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

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Joe Sakic already making big deals, bringing back veterans in his return to role as Avalanche GM

Blue Jackets acquire winger Valeri Nichushkin in a trade with the Avalanche

Joe Sakic backs Avs coach Jared Bednar, plans to run it back again with core led by Nathan MacKinnon

Golden Knights sweep Avalanche to advance to third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons

Bednar: Avalanche will take a limited Nathan MacKinnon as Colorado trails 3-0

Hertl's late winner caps Golden Knights' wild 5-3 rally, giving them a 3-0 series lead on Avalanche

Avalanche get defenseman Cale Makar back, survive scare with Nathan MacKinnon, and still lose Game 3

Avalanche face an uphill climb in Vegas as they try to flip a 2-0 series script in conference finals