Cale Makar: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Cale Makar News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Avalanche Defenseman Cale Makar Named Norris Trophy Finalist

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has been named a finalist for the Norris Trophy, along with Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks and Zach Werenski of the Columbus Blue Jackets.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 29

Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar, Zach Werenski named Norris Trophy finalists

The Canucks’ Quinn Hughes, the Avalanche’s Cale Makar and the Blue Jackets’ Zach Werenski are the 2024-25 Norris Trophy finalists for the NHL’s top defenseman, per a league announcement.

Connor Hellebuyck, Darcy Kuemper, Andrei Vasilevskiy named Vezina Trophy finalists

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 23

The Blueprint to Creating a Stanley Cup-Winning Team

Every April, sixteen teams enter the Stanley Cup Playoffs with one goal in mind, which is to etch their name into NHL history on the Stanley Cup. Some enter the postseason hot and ready, while some barely make it and are just getting warmed up.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 22

List of potential witnesses in Hockey Canada 2018 sexual assault trial includes Cale Makar, Drake Batherson, Robert Thomas and more

The trial involving five members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior Championship team began on Tuesday morning in London, with a few current NHLers among those who have been called in as witnesses.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Exclusive: Avalanche’s Cale Makar ‘dialed in’ ahead of marquee Stars series

After a gruelling 2024-25 season that saw Cale Makar play 80 games for the Colorado Avalanche and another four for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, the superstar defenseman has enjoyed a rare week off as he prepares to do battle with the Dallas Stars in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Avalanche's Cale Makar Earns NHLPA Recognition After Historic Season

The NHL Players’ Association released its annual player poll this week, and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was among the league's best. Makar

NHL News / Athlon Sports / April 12

Hurricanes' Top Prospect Called 'Russian Cale Makar' Before NHL Debut

The Carolina Hurricanes officially signed top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a two-year entry-level contract on Friday, setting the stage for the 23-year-old defenseman to join the team just in time for the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 11

Avalanche HC Jared Bednar clears up Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar status for rest of regular season

The Colorado Avalanche have two games left in the regular season, and they won’t risk the health of their two best players ahead of a hopeful Stanley Cup run.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 11

Makar, MacKinnon among Avalanche players missing final two regular season games

With the third seed in the Central Division locked in ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Colorado Avalanche will have a different looking lineup for the final two regular season games.

Colorado Avalanche News / House of Hockey / April 11

Paul Bissonnette Reveals the Next Cale Makar is Likely Already in the NHL

There's been plenty of hype around the arrival of Alexander Nikishin in Carolina, and now former NHLer Paul Bissonnette has upped the praise with major comparison.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 4

Even with Cale Makar, is Avalanche’s defense corps a weakness?

With just a handful of games left in the regular season, a select number of teams are gearing up for a hopefully long run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Colorado Avalanche is one of those teams.

NHL News / Dose.ca / April 4

Top-5: The Habs can thank Makar and MacKinnon, who took care of the Blue Jackets

The Habs accomplished their mission last night by beating the Bruins at the Centre Bell. But there was also action elsewhere in the NHL. Let’s see what happened: The Habs’ win was important last night, but we were also watching the Senators and the Blue Jackets in the playoff race in the East.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Avs' Cale Makar Makes NHL History Only Done By 4 Defensemen Before

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar made history Thursday night in Columbus, and the NHL’s PR account on X wasted no time spelling it out. After scoring his 30th goal of the season and adding two assists in the 7–3 Avs win over the Blue Jackets, Makar became just the fifth defenseman in NHL history to post a 30-goal, 60-assist campaign.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 4

Avalanche Send Three-Word Message After Clinching NHL Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche are officially back in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for an eighth consecutive season. A 7–3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night secured Colorado’s spot, and the team didn’t need many words to mark the moment.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / April 3

Avalanche star Cale Makar reaches rare milestone

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar's latest goal put him into a rather exclusive club in NHL history.

Bruins closing in on worst losing streak in franchise history

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Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Avalanche’s Cale Makar becomes first NHL defenseman in 16 years to score 30 goals in a season

One of the most dynamic players in the game has put himself in rare air. On Thursday night, in a game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar scored his 30th goal of the season.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Avalanche Sign Cale Makar’s Brother, Taylor Maker to 1-Yr Deal

As confirmed by the organization, the Colorado Avalanche announced on Monday that the team has signed forward Taylor Makar to a one-year entry-level contract through the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 24

Canucks’ Quinn Hughes has now clocked the highest max speed in NHL this season

The top player on the Vancouver Canucks roster is the fastest man in the league. According to a statistics report by NHL EDGE, team captain Quinn Hughes has clocked a max skating speed of 24.56 miles per hour, the fastest burst of any player in the league this season.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Avalanche’s Makar Chasing Green’s Salary Cap Era Goals Record

While Alexander Ovechkin is rightfully getting much of the media attention for his chasing of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche is also having himself a season for the ages.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 16

Watch: Avalanche's Makar scores winning goal in thriller vs. Stars

Watch: Avalanche's Cale Makar scores winning goal in thriller vs. Stars

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar spoiled Mikko Rantanen's homecoming to Denver.

Stars' Mikko Rantanen says that he didn't want to leave Colorado

Extending Connor Bedard could be a challenge for the Blackhawks

Panthers and Sam Bennett have resumed extension talks

Utah’s Liam O’Brien out at least four weeks with lower-body injury

Anaheim Ducks expected to reassign 2024 first-round pick to AHL

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 7

Makar has Epic 6-Point Game to Set Franchise Record

Cale Makar earned six points in the 7-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, setting a franchise record for most points in a game by a defenseman. The last time an NHL defenseman scored two goals and earned two assists was Paul Coffey on March 14, 1986.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / February 23

Cale Makar Makes NHL History with Outstanding Assist

Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar earned his 400th career point and made NHL history against the St. Louis Blues on Feb. 23. Makar shot the puck from the blueline and Devon Toews deflected it past Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington at 12:11 in the first period.