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Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / January 25
Bouchard’s big night, Team Canada should feel bad, and the Oilers’ gutsy win
It was gut-check time for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night. Despite opening their eight-game homestand with a dominant 5-0 win over the St. Louis Blues last Sunday, they posted two absolute stinkers against the New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins — the latter of which had me “turn off” the game.
Bruins coach tells his team to treat Lane Hutson like Cale Makar
We once thought Lane Hutson was light years ahead of Cale Makar. That’s no longer the case. Sure, Makar is the best defenseman in the NHL, but the Habs’ protégé isn’t too far behind, at least offensively.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 21
Colorado Avalanche Recall Jack Ahcan, Taylor Makar
The Colorado Avalanche announced today that defenseman Jack Ahcan and forward Taylor Makar have been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.
The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / January 12
Clear Favorite Emerging in Norris Trophy Race
The regular season is just a little over halfway done, which means it’s time to examine which players are in contention to acquire awards once the final buzzer sounds on the 2025-26 campaign.
The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time
There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.
Second season: Lane Hutson has exactly the same stats as Cale Makar
Lane Hutson is enjoying an exceptional 2025-26 season. The defenseman, who scored 66 points in his rookie year, is on track to shatter that mark this season, averaging one point per game so far this campaign.
Montreal Canadiens News / Breakaway on SI / January 8
Canadiens Defenseman Matching Production of NHL's Best
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Huston has been putting up numbers that have amazed critics and have placed him among the NHL's most elite D-men. A recent statistical comparison measured his career stats alongside other NHL stars like Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, and the results are shocking.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / January 6
Gavin McKenna's World Juniors Performance Sparks Cale Makar Comparison
Gavin McKenna entered the World Juniors viewed as the clear favorite for the top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. That certainty shifted after the tournament.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / December 31
McDavid, Makar highlight Team Canada men’s Olympic hockey roster, 4 Nations Face-Off defence corps return
Team Canada announced its men’s Olympic hockey team roster on Wednesday at a press conference, with Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Connor McDavid, Brayden Point, Sam Reinhart and Cale Makar previously named to the team.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 26
Top five NHL defensemen of 2025
While the names making up this list are expected, the order in which they appear may be a bit more surprising.
Chicago Blackhawks News / ChiCitySports / December 25
Chicago Blackhawks star player is a sleeper pick for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics
The Chicago Blackhawks have some players who would fit perfectly in the 2026 Winter Olympics. While the deadline for the 12 teams to submit their rosters is Dec.
Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker / November 27
Avalanche are best team in NHL, and their staggering numbers prove it
It is not just the fact that the Avalanche have the best record in the NHL that is impressive. It is how much better they have been than everybody else.
NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17
Top five Hart Trophy candidates through the first month of the NHL season
The 2025-26 NHL season is just over a month old, which means we now have a large enough sample size to start making more educated predictions on player and team accolades. Here are five leading candidates for the Hart Trophy.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
Avalanche are in a class of their own so far this season
As we approach the quarter-mark of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, one team stands above the rest.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 31
Avalanche's latest move gives Makar brothers chance to play together in NHL for first time
A pair of brothers could soon be getting a chance to play together in the NHL for the first time.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / October 1
Avalanche’s Cale Makar could fetch over $18 million AAV on next deal
With big-name players starting to receive big paydays, where does the top defenseman in the NHL sit with his future dollar amount? Following the Minnesota Wild’s signing of forward Kirill Kaprizov to an eight-year contract with an NHL record $17 million AAV, many are wondering what that means for future contracts.
NHL News / Oilersnation / September 16
Cale Makar wants to change the NHL Playoffs: Is No. 1 vs. No. 8 better than the current format?
The NHL playoff format is a topic that gets discussed a lot. However, I don’t think a format change is necessary. Let’s start with why some fans, media, and players don’t like it.
Colorado Avalanche News / Last Word On Sports / September 15
Today is a Defenceman and Cale Makar’s 2025-26 Point Projection for the Colorado Avalanche
Okay, well today features another timeless, 2025-26 NHL player point projection. The best defenceman in the game, #8 Cale Makar. Okay, he is definitely in the running for best defenceman in the NHL, because there’s not really a way to quantify it, it seems without bias in this case.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / September 11
Avalanche Defenseman Poised For Another Norris Trophy
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar hit the ground running in his NHL career, playing 10 playoff games in the 2018 playoffs, after a dominant sophomore season, where he captained UMass and recorded 49 points in 41 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.
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 / 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 / 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.
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