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Cale Makar, Avalanche Extension Reportedly Nearing End Result

Cale Makar, Avalanche Extension Reportedly Nearing End Result

Per top NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, the Colorado Avalanche and star defenseman Cale Makar are reportedly closing in on an extension — with an official announcement expected sooner rather than later.

Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Only Two Ways the Makar Deal Ends Up, and One Starts a Chain Reaction

Only Two Ways the Makar Deal Ends Up, and One Starts a Chain Reaction

As the Colorado Avalanche close in on a contract extension for Cale Makar, one insider is framing the negotiation in a way that makes this imminent deal a very black-and-white situation: the Makar extension is about changing the NHL landscape.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions

What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions

Aside from trying to figure out Cale Makar’s contract extension, the Avalanche are looking forward to the coming season. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Avalanche and their Central Division brethren didn’t do a ton.

Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 27
Avalanche and Cale Makar Closing in on 'Biggie' Contract Extension

Avalanche and Cale Makar Closing in on 'Biggie' Contract Extension

One of the summer’s most anticipated pieces of business appears to be closing in. Word is Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a new contract extension, setting up what could be a historic extension for the two-time Norris Trophy winner.

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Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 27
Avalanche, Cale Makar Closing In On Extension

Avalanche, Cale Makar Closing In On Extension

One of the biggest extensions of the offseason is in its final stages. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Colorado Avalanche are closing in on an extension with defenseman Cale Makar.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 26
Avalanche to Have 16 Nationally Broadcast Games in 2026-27

Avalanche to Have 16 Nationally Broadcast Games in 2026-27

ESPN and TNT Sports announced their respective NHL U.S. national broadcast schedules for the 2026-27 season on Aug. 26, with the Colorado Avalanche seeing 16 nationally broadcast games in the United States as a result.

Sean Behrens News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 26
Is This Finally Sean Behrens' Year to Crack the Avalanche Lineup?

Is This Finally Sean Behrens' Year to Crack the Avalanche Lineup?

Sean Behrens’ professional career lost a year before it ever got started. The Avalanche drafted him 61st overall in 2021. He became an excellent college defenseman at the University of Denver.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 25
Nathan MacKinnon Continues to Rank Among NHL's Elite Centers

Nathan MacKinnon Continues to Rank Among NHL's Elite Centers

Nathan MacKinnon continues to receive the recognition he deserves as one of the best players in the NHL. On Sunday evening, NHL Network released a list of the Top 20 centers in the league heading into the 2026-27 season, and the Colorado Avalanche superstar came in at No.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Avalanche’s glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

Avalanche’s glaring roster flaw that must be fixed before 2026-27 NHL season

The Colorado Avalanche were the best regular-season team in the NHL last season. Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were the stars of the show once again in Denver.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season

Avalanche 'confident' Cale Makar will have new contract before 2026-27 season

The Colorado Avalanche expect to get a deal done with Cale Makar fairly soon.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / August 24
Sakic Not Worried About Cale Makar’s Ticking Contract Clock

Sakic Not Worried About Cale Makar’s Ticking Contract Clock

Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic spoke with the media in Denver this weekend about the status of Cale Makar‘s contract. The defenseman needs a new deal, one which many analysts could see becoming the biggest contract in NHL history.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 24
Avalanche GM Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update

Avalanche GM Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract update

Colorado Avalanche president and general manager Joe Sakic provided another positive indication Sunday that the team expects to secure a long-term contract extension with defenseman Cale Makar before the start of the 2026-27 season.

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Colorado Avalanche News / ESPN / August 23

Sakic 'confident' Avs lock up Makar before season

Speaking at an Avalanche alumni game, Colorado general manager Joe Sakic on Sunday reiterated the confidence he has in that a contract extension for star defenseman Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, will "be signed before the season starts."

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 22
Avalanche Prospect Pool Ranked NHL's Worst, but Does It Really Matter?

Avalanche Prospect Pool Ranked NHL's Worst, but Does It Really Matter?

It is hard to argue and easy to prove. The Colorado Avalanche have one of the best NHL rosters. Period. Apparently, the Avalanche also have the worst collection of young talent.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 21
What Avalanche Fans Need to Know About the Colorado Eagles in 2026-27

What Avalanche Fans Need to Know About the Colorado Eagles in 2026-27

The Colorado Eagles — which serves as the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche — recently announced they will be competing in a pair of preseason games as part of the inaugural Southwest Showdown.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 21
The Colorado Avalanche Mount Rushmore: Which Four Legends Make the Cut?

The Colorado Avalanche Mount Rushmore: Which Four Legends Make the Cut?

Choosing four players to create a Colorado Avalanche Mount Rushmore sounds easy until you look at the names that have come through Denver since the team arrived from Quebec in 1995.

Martin Necas News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 20
Avalanche's $92 Million Bet on Martin Necas Is About to Get Its First Real Test

Avalanche's $92 Million Bet on Martin Necas Is About to Get Its First Real Test

Martin Necas proved just exactly how elite he was last year, and he also solidified the fact that Colorado was right to believe there was yet another level to his game.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 20
5 Avalanche Players Who Could Be Award Candidates in 2026-27

5 Avalanche Players Who Could Be Award Candidates in 2026-27

The Colorado Avalanche had no shortage of individual award candidates during the 2025-26 season. Nathan MacKinnon was a Hart Trophy finalist and won the Rocket Richard Trophy.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 18
Avalanche’s Stanley Cup window is shrinking fast with The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings

Avalanche’s Stanley Cup window is shrinking fast with The Athletic’s NHL Pipeline Rankings

The Colorado Avalanche are getting a reality check, as the club looks to build a championship team. Colorado is getting ranked dead last at no. 32 in the NHL, in The Athletic’s new pipeline rankings for 2026.

Mackenzie Blackwood News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
Avalanche’s Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season

Avalanche’s Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season

The Colorado Avalanche are still among the favorites to capture the Stanley Cup even if their contention window is slowly closing. They have arguably the most talented core in the league and want to win now.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Rumors / August 18
2026-27 Colorado Avalanche Season Preview

2026-27 Colorado Avalanche Season Preview

The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026–27 season with a refreshed roster after a busy offseason that saw them trade away veteran forwards for younger, cost-controlled pieces while adding experienced depth on a budget.

Ilya Nabokov News / The Hockey Writers / August 15
Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov Has a Lot to Learn Before Becoming an NHL Goalie

Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov Has a Lot to Learn Before Becoming an NHL Goalie

A recent interview with Colorado Avalanche prospect Ilya Nabokov offers something more interesting than another update on a young goalie trying to make the NHL.

Artturi Lehkonen News / Yardbarker / August 12
Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero

The Colorado Avalanche know exactly what they have in Artturi Lehkonen. That doesn't mean a decision on his future will be an easy one.

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Ilya Nabokov News / The Hockey Writers / August 12
Avs Prospect Ilya Nabokov on NHL Adaptation, AHL Experience & His Colorado Ambitions

Avs Prospect Ilya Nabokov on NHL Adaptation, AHL Experience & His Colorado Ambitions

Ilya Nabokov, 23, was selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the second round (38th overall) of the 2024 NHL Draft. The Russia native spent 2025-26 on loan with Metallurg, posting a 22-7-5 record, 2.74 GAA and .901 save percentage in 38 regular-season games before going 2-4 with a .892 in seven playoff appearances.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 7
Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

Predators GM Chris MacFarland is taking an expensive shortcut

The Nashville Predators needed a different plan after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season. MacFarland certainly gave them one.

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Insider Spitballs Idea of Avalanche Moving on From Nathan MacKinnon

Insider Spitballs Idea of Avalanche Moving on From Nathan MacKinnon

The saying when it’s hard to believe that a big-name NHL star may become available is that Wayne Gretzky was once traded, so anyone can be dealt. That still rings true today, though some players feel far more untouchable than others.

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