Cale Makar: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 16

Avalanche score four straight to silence Blue Jackets

Goals by Cale Makar and Brock Nelson 72 seconds apart sparked the visiting Colorado Avalanche to a 4-1 comeback victory over the struggling Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday.

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.

Mikko Rantanen News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL 30-goal scorers' quiz

How many of the 46 players to score 30 or more goals in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Is Cale Makar the New Bobby Orr? The Evidence Says Yes

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is playing at a level that no modern defenseman can compete with. The 26-year-old blue liner is simply in a class of his own.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Kaprizov Overpay, Big Makar Buzz, Second Roslovic Offer & More NHL Rumors

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin admitted that the team had little choice but to overpay for Kirill Kaprizov. Meanwhile, is Cale Makar going to be the next player to make a ridiculous amount of money and shake up the NHL salary landscape?

NHL News / The Cannon / October 8

The Cannon Staff predicts the 2025-26 NHL Season

The NHL season is underway, and so we must make our annual tradition of putting predictions on paper that will inevitably make us look stupid in a year’s time.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Who can challenge Makar and Hughes for the Norris?

With a new NHL season officially underway, it’s never too early to start thinking about contenders for the league’s major awards, and that includes the Norris Trophy recognizing the league’s top defenseman.

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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Why are young defensemen signing long term?

A rapidly growing trend across the NHL is teams locking up young defenseman to long-term deals, and for considerable dollar amounts. Already this week, the New Jersey Devils have locked up defender Luke Hughes, signing him to a seven-year contract extension that carries a cap hit of $9 million through the 2032-33 season.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 19

Who will be the NHL's first $20M player? Connor McDavid among the candidates

After Kirill Kaprizov reportedly declined an offer of $16M a season on a long-term deal, fans across the NHL discussed who would be the first player in NHL history to earn $20M annually on a contract.

Maple Leafs have strong reason to believe they can sign Connor McDavid

Oilers GM confident Connor McDavid will agree to extension

Penguins' Evgeni Malkin hints he could make big trade-deadline decision

The 31 longest postseason games in NHL history

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

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.

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The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

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 / 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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

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.

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 'NHL career points leaders' quiz

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.

Stars-Avalanche has been a roller coaster ride that deserves seven games

Canucks president drops hint on where Mike Sullivan might coach next

Which players have the most points in NHL postseason history?

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

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

Bruins made a big mistake by signing Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm

Why Jalen Chatfield won't be disciplined for 'WWE throwdown'

Future $14 million man Mitch Marner headlines first top 50 free agents of 2025

Blues make important move with former 10th overall pick

Why losing so many key players has made the Hurricanes better

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 14