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On YouTubeCale Makar News / Athlon Sports / September 11
Colorado Avalanche’s Cale Makar Could Capture Rare Award Double in 2025-26
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is only 26, and he’s already put together a remarkable résumé. Avs fans are hoping that the 2025-26 season could be his finest yet.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / September 2
Breaking Down Norris Trophy Candidates
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar captured the second Norris Trophy of his NHL career this past season. It was an all-time campaign from a defenseman in the NHL, as Makar recorded 30 goals and 62 assists for 92 points in 80 games.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / August 25
Avalanche’s Cale Makar named top rated right-handed defenseman in EA Sports NHL 26
EA Sports has begun to unveil their top ratings for each position for their upcoming NHL 26 game, with Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar being named the top right-shot defenseman in the game.
The '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?
Tyson Barrie announces retirement
Amid his participation in yesterday’s Avalanche alumni game, defenseman Tyson Barrie confirmed to Nathan Rudolph of the DNVR Avalanche podcast that he’s retired.
Current NHL players who have the best chances to reach 500 goals
Getting to 500 NHL goals is not as rare as it used to be, but it certainly still is not commonplace. Heading into the 2025-26 season, 48 players have done it.
NHL News / Yardbarker / July 14
NHL's 2025-26 opening night slate is a showcase opportunity for the league
The NHL released it's opening night slate for the 2025-26 season — featuring the three biggest American markets, the defending Stanley Cup champions and several of the sports biggest superstars and rising stars.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 22
Former Devil Claims Team Considered Drafting Makar Over Hischier in 2017
When the New Jersey Devils were granted the first overall pick in 2017, the consensus seemed to be that they would have to choose between Nolan Patrick and Nico Hischier.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 18
What Would It Take for Cale Makar to Surpass Bobby Orr?
Cale Makar has been making history virtually from the moment he entered the league. What began as a promising career has since blossomed into one that has fans, experts, and pundits wondering just how high he can go.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners since 1975-76' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 11
Cale Makar deserved all the Norris Trophy love he received
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was announced as the winner of the 2024-2025 Norris Trophy as the top defenseman in the National Hockey League.
Colorado Avalanche News / Field Level Media / June 11
Avalanche's Cale Makar wins second Norris Trophy
Colorado Avalanche offensive-minded defenseman Cale Makar is the recipient of the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, the NHL announced Wednesday.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / June 11
Colorado Avalanche Defenceman Cale Makar Wins Norris Trophy Again
It was a big day for one Colorado Avalanche defenceman. News emerged on Wednesday that Cale Makar has won the second Norris Trophy in his career. Makar was surprised with the honour at a golf outing in his hometown of Calgary.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 11
Avalanche’s Cale Makar Wins 2025 James Norris Memorial Trophy
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the second time in his career, capturing 176 of the 191 available first-place votes.
Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / June 11
Canucks: Quinn Hughes finishes behind Werenski and Makar in 2024-25 Norris Trophy race
Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes won’t join the shortlist of NHL defencemen to capture the Norris Trophy in back-to-back seasons. Not yet, at least.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 11
Avalanche’s Cale Makar wins 2024-25 Norris Trophy
The NHL has announced that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has won the 2024-25 James Norris Memorial Trophy. The Norris Trophy is awarded “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” The award is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 11
Cale Makar Wins Second Norris Trophy After Another Big Season
Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar has been given the award for the NHL’s top defenseman for the second time in his career, winning the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the 2024-25 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 11
Avalanche star wins second Norris Trophy in four seasons
He was the clear favorite for the award, becoming the first D-man to hit 30 goals and 90 points in the same season since Paul Coffey in 1988-89.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 5
Colorado Avalanche 2024-25 Player Report Card: Cale Makar
The 2024-25 season is in the books for all but two teams. For the Colorado Avalanche, the feeling of disappointment is one that rings loudly. Faced with another major Game 7, the Avalanche fell short to the Dallas Stars, leading to an offseason of speculation and conjecture.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1
Norris Trophy breakdown: Will Cale Makar come out on top?
On Tuesday, the NHL named Quinn Hughes, Cale Makar and Zach Werenski as finalists for the Norris Trophy.
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 16
Watch: Avalanche's Cale Makar scores winning goal in thriller vs. Stars
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar spoiled Mikko Rantanen's homecoming to Denver.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 16
‘I’m going to do everything I can to play tomorrow’: Canada’s Cale Makar hopes to play against Finland
Missing Saturday night’s 4 Nations Face-Off showdown between Canada and the United States will probably one of the toughest decisions that Cale Makar has had to make in his career, especially with the Canadians losing.
Colorado Avalanche News / Hockey Patrol / February 15
Team Canada's Cale Makar suffers setback during 4 Nations Face-Off
Team Canada is going to have a tough time if it doesn't have Cale Makar in the fold against the USA.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14
Star Team Canada defenseman misses practice ahead of Team USA matchup
Team Canada could be without its best defenseman, Cale Makar, when it takes on Team USA, which is also without its best defenseman, Quinn Hughes.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / January 19
Cale Makar Makes History with Spectacular Goal
Cale Makar reached a significant milestone against the Dallas Stars on Saturday afternoon. His goal at 10:31 in the second period was No. 100 for the 26-year-old defenseman.
Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 23
Cale Makar Gets NHL’s 1st Star of the Week
The Colorado Avalanche’s elite defenseman keeps piling up the accolades. Cale Makar’s latest is the NHL’s First Star of the Week. It’s his second achievement of the NHL’s weekly/monthly awards.
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