Cale Makar: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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?

Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 11

Avalanche’s Cale Makar surprised with ‘special’ Norris Trophy honor

While the season for the Colorado Avalanche ended in extremely disappointing fashion with their opening-round loss to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Quarterfinal, the play of defenseman Cale Makar during the regular season campaign was once again top notch.

Cale Makar 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.

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

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

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.

Cale Makar 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.

Cale Makar 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.

Cale Makar 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

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 / Daily Faceoff / May 28

NHL's divisional playoff format stinks – and it's time to move on

It’s never been clearer that the divisional playoff format needs to go, especially after what we’ve seen this season.

Lessons learned from the NHL's conference finalists

The 25 most unlikely Stanley Cup Final heroes

The 'All-time points leaders by NHL franchise' quiz

NHL News / The Win Column / May 12

Why the Colorado Avalanche’s struggles are good for the Calgary Flames

You might be asking yourself why the Colorado Avalanche and where they stand as a team today have anything to do with the Calgary Flames? The answer is

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / May 1

Cale Makar Must Step Up With Avalanche Facing Elimination

Colorado Avalanche star Cale Makar is the near-unanimous choice for the best defenseman in the league, and as the likely Norris Trophy winner this season, that won't change any time soon.

Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 1

Avalanche’s Cale Makar drops strong message before do-or-die Game 6

The Colorado Avalanche are up against the wall in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche need a win in Game 6 to keep their season alive. However, in order to beat the Dallas Stars, they need some of their key players to step up.

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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 29

Avalanche’s Cale Makar joins Quinn Hughes as Norris Trophy finalist

The Colorado Avalanche are facing elimination headed into Game 6 against the Dallas Stars. But before they play that game, they got great news about their regular season performance.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 29

Hughes, Makar & Werenski Named 2025 Norris Trophy Finalists

The NHL announced its finalists for the James Norris Trophy, an annual tradition since 1953, awarded to the league’s best defenseman. The trophy honors

Colorado Avalanche 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.

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

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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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

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.

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