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NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27
NHL-best Avalanche and Wild put long winning streaks on the line
One thing is certain for Friday's game between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. Somebody's winning streak will have to end.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / November 24
Recap: Makar and Wedgewood too much in Colorado 1-0 win over Chicago
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood stopped all 22 shots faced in a 1-0 Colorado victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday night. This gave the Avalanche (16-1-5) back-to-back shutouts on the road after Mackenzie Blackwood turned aside all 35 shots he faced the night before against the Nashville Predators.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' 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?
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.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
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.
Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 1
Canucks Hesitant on Sherwood, Makar Contract & More NHL Rumours
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we look at the Vancouver Canucks’ hesitancy when it comes to Kiefer Sherwood‘s next deal. We also look at how much the Colorado Avalanche may need to pay to get Cale Makar‘s extension done next offseason.
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 / Dose.ca / October 31
Rumour Corner: Avalanche hopes to pay Cale Makar less than $17 million
The Colorado Avalanche have just settled a big deal, signing Martin Necas for the next eight years for $92 million, an average annual salary of $11.5 million.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 31
Elliotte Friedman Offers Massive Contract Comparison for Avs' Cale Makar
The Colorado Avalanche are leaning on their core stars, with defenseman Cale Makar among the key players in the team's strong 6-1-4 start. With the team sitting third in the Western Conference, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman acknowledged Colorado’s long-term focus is already shifting.
Matthew Schaefer will have a better career than Cale Makar (according to the Snake)
As we know, Simon “Le Snake” Boisvert likes to make spectacular statements His most recent hot take on The Sick Podcast – Trust the Process: Matthew Schaefer will have a better career than Cale Makar.
Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / October 16
Avalanche Star Already Among Greatest NHL Defenseman Ever
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is about to play in his 400th NHL game as the Avs take on the Columbus Blue Jackets. The reigning Norris Trophy winner, Makar is the gold standard of the defensive position in the league.
Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 8
Avalanche’s Cale Makar Expected to Reset NHL Contract Market With Extension
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar could be at the center of the NHL’s next major contract saga. That story, when it finally arrives, could be one that Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman says might trigger a “nuclear explosion” across the league.
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.
Colorado Avalanche News / Inside The Rink / September 19
Cale Makar: Anchoring the Blue Line in Canada’s Chase for Olympic Gold
At 26 years old, Cale Makar has already built one of the most impressive résumés in hockey. From his roots in Calgary to Stanley Cup glory in Colorado, Makar has become the standard for what a modern defenseman can be.
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 / 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 / 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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