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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / September 2
Avalanche’s Joe Sakic Has Much Smaller Margin for Error Thanks to Big Contracts
Building a winning team in the NHL might be fun and games, but when it comes time to keep that team together, business becomes much more difficult. Just ask the Colorado Avalanche, who handed out a record contract extension to superstar defenseman Cale Makar last week.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / September 2
Can Nathan MacKinnon Catch Joe Sakic Atop the Avalanche Record Book?
On October 7, 2025, Nathan MacKinnon entered the season tied with Joe Sakic for the most points in Colorado Avalanche team history. With a second-period assist on a Martin Necas goal against the Los Angeles Kings, MacKinnon became the all-time point leader in Avalanche franchise history.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 2
3 burning Avalanche questions entering 2026-27 NHL season
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche are coming off a brutal loss in the Western Conference Finals last season. They were matched up with a red-hot Vegas Golden Knights team in that Final.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1
Stan Kroenke will bring championship pedigree to Angels as new owner
Adding another Los Angeles-based franchised to his portfolio, Kroenke has reached an agreement to purchase the Los Angeles Angels.
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 / September 1
Avalanche Have Nothing Left to Prove in the Regular Season
Just discussing the regular season, there isn’t much the Colorado Avalanche could accomplish this season that they didn’t do a year ago. They won 55 games.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 31
Nathan MacKinnon Was Right About Phillip Danault
Back in 2021, Nathan MacKinnon was asked to name one of the NHL’s most underrated players. He could have picked just about anybody. Instead, the Colorado Avalanche star picked Phillip Danault.
Cale Makar News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31
Cale Makar’s Negotiations Focused On Avalanche’s Long-Term Success
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and general manager Joe Sakic sat down for questions following a record-breaking contract extension on Friday.
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.
Cale Makar News / Daily Faceoff / August 31
‘It wasn’t really a negotiation’: Avalanche, Makar on how eight-year deal came together
While many might think a record-breaking deal might have taken a lot of hoop-jumping to get through, that apparently wasn’t the case in the Mile High City.
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31
Spending $20 Million: Would You Rather Makar or This Maple Leafs Duo?
When Cale Makar signed for $20.4 million, fans started posting “would you rather” scenarios online. Most of them were ‘I’d rather have Lane Hutson at his price than Makar’ and narratives of that nature.
Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Why Avalanche making Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history was a no-brainer
The Colorado Avalanche made history recently with their new contract for Cale Makar. The Avalanche defenseman is set to earn $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in league history.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30
Hockey’s Getting More Expensive to Watch, And Colorado Bet Big
Something bigger is happening in the NHL right now, and it’s worth stepping back to see the whole picture. Toronto Maple Leafs tickets for 2026-27 just
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30
3 'Would You Rather' Questions Following Cale Makar’s New Deal
The minute Cale Makar signed an eight-year extension for $20.4 million per season, reactions were split on whether this was a great deal or a not-so-great one.
Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29
Cale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extension
Cale Makar has been bringing fans out of their seats since he made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019-20 season. He looked like a boy scout stepping onto the ice, but that timid look quickly gave way to that of a game-changing superstar.
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29
Cale Makar Cashes In: Avalanche Lock Up a Superstar, Inherit a Cap Crisis
After weeks of staring down Quinn Hughes in a league‑wide game of contract chicken, the Colorado Avalanche superstar signed a monster eight‑year extension worth $20.4 million AAV — sliding just under the current max of $20.8M and resetting the market exactly as expected.
Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 29
Inside Cale Makar's Record-Shattering Contract With the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche just made Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history. At first glance, the numbers are almost impossible to comprehend, eight years, $163.2 million with a $20.4 million average annual value.
Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Is Cale Makar's New Avalanche Contract the Biggest In NHL History?
The Colorado Avalanche have spent the summer strengthening a roster built around their two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, following a sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in last postseason’s Western Conference Finals.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche
There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.
Nick Blankenburg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Free Agent Profile: Nick Blankenburg
This summer has featured a somewhat unusual free agency period. The sharp rise in the salary cap has pushed player price tags up in a general sense, but that windfall hasn’t extended to every point in the player market.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider
We’re almost into the month of September, and in the NHL, that usually means two things: training camps are around the corner, and PTO season is about to begin in earnest.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
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.
Mackenzie Blackwood News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
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.
Artturi Lehkonen News / Yardbarker / August 12
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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