Taylor Makar - NHL News & Rumors

On AHL club's opening roster Makar is listed on AHL Colorado's Opening Night roster released Thursday, indicating the forward has been activated from non-roster injured reserve and assigned to the minor-league...

Impact Makar was banged up in the Avalanche's preseason finale. The 25-year-old should be expected to spend most of the 2026-27 campaign with the Eagles. He had 24 points in 52 regular-season games at the AHL level last year.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Makar (undisclosed) landed on non-roster injured reserve Monday.

Impact Makar was reportedly hurt during Saturday's preseason finale against the Mammoth, per Hockey Mountain High. The severity of Makar's injury is unclear at this time, but he might report the AHL Colorado once he's deemed healthy enough to play in a game.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year deal Makar signed a two-year contract with Colorado on Monday.

Impact Makar appeared in 12 games for the Avalanche this season in which he notched 17 hits, seven shots and four PIM while averaging just 6:13 of ice time. While the 25-year-old winger should see more opportunities in 2026-27, he figures to remain around the fringes of the roster.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets both goals in AHL win Makar scored twice in AHL Colorado's 2-1 win over Calgary on Sunday.

Impact Makar's offense has come on nicely over the last couple of weeks. He has six goals and three assists over his last seven outings, giving him 14 goals and 23 points across 48 appearances in his AHL rookie year. He's seen a couple of call-ups with the Avalanche but could need another year or two of development before he'll be a regular with the big club.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three points Makar scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Colorado's 6-5 shootout loss to San Diego on Tuesday.

Impact Makar had missed a couple of weeks due to an injury, but he returned with a big game. He's up to 10 goals and 18 points through 43 outings in his first full AHL campaign, and he also has 12 NHL appearances to his name. It's unlikely he'll get much of a look with the Avalanche late in the season.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Thursday Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Makar suited up in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Sharks but then was sent down after the game in order to spend the Olympic break in the minors. In his 12 NHL contests this year, Makar has yet to register a point, recording 17 hits, seven shots and four PIM while averaging just 6:13 of ice time.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Promoted Wednesday Makar was recalled from AHL Colorado on Wednesday.

Impact Makar figures to slot into the lineup against the Ducks on Wednesday, filling a bottom-six role for the club that is plagued by injuries. In his previous five NHL appearances this year, the 24-year-old winger failed to register a point while generating seven hits, four shots and one block while averaging a mere 5:29 of ice time.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back down Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Makar made two appearances during this NHL stint, but he is still in search of his first point. The 24-year-old will return to the Eagles and wait for his next NHL opportunity. Makar's demotion suggests Joel Kiviranta (lower body) might be ready to play Thursday versus the Senators.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Up from minors Makar was called up by the Avalanche on Friday, per Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now.

Impact Makar has six goals, 10 points and 26 PIM in 26 appearances with AHL Colorado this season. He's also recorded no points, three shots and six hits in three appearances with the Avalanche in 2025-26. Makar might draw into the lineup Saturday in Carolina if Gavin Brindley (lower body) and Joel Kiviranta (lower body) aren't available.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores both goals in AHL win Makar scored two goals in AHL Colorado's 2-1 win over Rockford on Saturday.

Impact Makar has scored four of his five goals this season over the last four games. He's still at just eight points and a plus-11 rating over 20 appearances. He's seen a couple of call-ups to the Avalanche, but he'll spend most of 2025-26 in the AHL.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two goals for AHL club Makar scored twice in AHL Colorado's 4-2 win over San Jose on Friday.

Impact Makar saw a little NHL action earlier in November, but the Avalanche have rotated through a few options to fill out their forward depth. The 24-year-old's rhythm was likely disrupted by the call-ups, as his effort Friday snapped a seven-game point drought at the AHL level. He has just six points in 17 games. The 24-year-old is in his first AHL campaign, so there is likely a bit of an adjustment period in play here.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to minors Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Sunday.

Impact Makar has been shuffled between the NHL and AHL clubs recently, and he'll head back to the minors after appearing in Sunday's win over the Islanders. Over three appearances with the Avalanche this year, Makar has been held scoreless on three shots while racking up six hits.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back-and-forth continues Makar has been recalled from AHL Colorado by the Avalanche, the team announced Sunday.

Impact The Avalanche certainly are taking advantage of the fact that the team's AHL affiliate is less than an hour's drive away from Denver. Makar was sent down after being recalled and appearing in Thursday's game, the last time the Avalanche were in action, and now, he's back up to presumably fill out the lineup for Sunday's contest against the Islanders. The 24-year-old is still seeking his first NHL point and has appeared in two contests this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to AHL Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Thursday following a 6-3 win over the Sabres.

Impact This has been standard operating procedure for the Avalanche when making a call-up to fill out their lineup for a game. Makar played on the fourth line and posted three shots on goal and three hits in 7:11 of ice time in Thursday's contest. It's unclear when his next opportunity in the NHL will be, but he could continue to get looks in the absence of Valeri Nichushkin (lower body).

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taylor Makar Recalled by Avalanche, Set to Skate with Brother Cale Again Against Buffalo Sabres Taylor Makar is back for another game in the wake of Valeri Nichushkin's injury.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Back in NHL Makar was recalled from AHL Colorado on Thursday.

Impact Makar made his NHL debut Nov. 1, picking up one hit in 6:07 of action. He had one goal and three assists in 13 AHL games before his recall.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Makar had one hit in 6:07 of ice time during the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime loss to San Jose before he was sent to the minors. The Avalanche are down to 11 healthy forwards for Tuesday's tilt against Tampa Bay, but it's possible Gavin Brindley (upper body) will be available for that game. If Brindley can't play Tuesday, then Colorado will probably summon a forward from the AHL.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2

Philipp Kurashev scored his second goal of the day 1:48 into overtime, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

What's better than one Makar... TWO!

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Receives call-up Makar was called up from AHL Colorado on Friday.

Impact This is Makar's first regular-season call-up. The 24-year-old appears to be with the big club as insurance if Gavin Brindley (upper body) can't play Saturday against the Sharks. Makar's first appearance will be his NHL debut, though he'll likely be limited to fourth-line usage.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors Makar was reassigned to AHL Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Makar was briefly brought back to the Avalanche's training camp for Saturday's preseason finale against Dallas. Now that training camp is done, it might be a while before the 24-year-old is summoned by the big club again.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Avalanche Makar was recalled from AHL Colorado on Saturday, Brennan Vogt of Hockey Mountain High reports.

Impact Makar is expected to play in the minors this season. He signed an entry-level contract in March after leaving the University of Maine. The 24-year-old had 18 goals and 30 points in 38 NCAA appearances last season.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avalanche prospect tiers: Projecting NHL timelines for everyone from Martin Kaut to Oskar Olausson to Taylor Makar Peter Baugh provides a tiered look at potential timelines for players who could make an impact in the Avalanche's future.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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Kurashev scores 1:48 into OT, Sharks beat Avalanche 3-2