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Head coach Jared Bednar confirmed (via DNVR Avalanche’s Bailey Curtis) that forward Logan O’Connor would return to the Colorado Avalanche’s lineup tonight.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pucks and Pitchforks / August 28

Cale Makar's contract puts Nico Hischier's contract in perspective

The Cale Makar contract would have been shocking if it happened on July 1st. However, this has been the most expensive offseason when it comes to bigger and better contracts.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / June 30

2 Colorado Avalanche Players Who Should Be Extension Priorities

NHL free agency officially opens on Wednesday, but that may not be what makes headlines surrounding the Colorado Avalanche. The priority in Denver will most likely be addressing key contract decisions to keep the core players of this Stanley Cup contender team together.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29

Avalanche Sign Taylor Makar To Two-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Colorado Avalanche have signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year, $1.75MM ($875K AAV) contract. The new contract will be a two-way deal for the first year before converting to a one-way in the second.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 29

Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year extension

A promising forward is staying near the Mile High City for a couple more years. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year contract extension.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Colorado Avalanche Reassign Taylor Makar

The C0lorado Avalanche announced that forward Taylor Makar has been reassigned to the team’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. The move comes as the Avalanche enter their Olympic break.

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.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7

Colorado Avalanche Reassign Taylor Makar

As expected, the Colorado Avalanche have trimmed some of their depth after returning from a three-game road trip through the southeastern United States.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Avalanche Recall Taylor Makar, Trent Miner; Place Mackenzie Blackwood On IR

The Avalanche announced they’ve recalled winger Taylor Makar and goaltender Trent Miner from AHL Colorado. Netminder Mackenzie Blackwood was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move with a lower-body issue, per Meghan Angley of Guerilla Sports.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 13

Avalanche activate former Stanley Cup winner

The Avalanche announced Thursday that they’ve activated defenseman Samuel Girard from injured reserve and recalled winger Taylor Makar from the AHL’s Colorado Eagles.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 3

Avalanche issue injury updates, recall two

Amidst numerous injuries to regular lineup players, the Colorado Avalanche announced Monday that they have recalled forward Tristen Nielsen and defenseman Jack Ahcan from their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles.

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Colorado Avalanche News / Breakaway on SI / November 2

Avalanche's Makar Brothers Finally Play Together at NHL Level

Blood runs deep with the Colorado Avalanche, and that statement is more true now than ever. The Makar brothers finally had the opportunity to play alongside each other as Taylor, the younger brother of Cale Makar, made his NHL debut over the weekend.

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.

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Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 1, 2025

Avalanche sign Cale Makar’s brother to 1-year contract

The Colorado Avalanche already have one Makar brother in the system — and they just added another for at least the next year. “The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed forward Taylor Makar to a one-year, entry-level contract through the 2025-26 season,” the Avs wrote in the official release.

Colorado Avalanche News / Athlon Sports / April 1, 2025

Avalanche Hit With Nepotism Accusations After Taylor Makar Move

The Colorado Avalanche signed 24-year-old forward Taylor Makar on Monday, officially bringing Cale Makar’s younger brother into the organization. Taylor has signed a one-year entry-level contract through the 2025–26 season, and he will start his pro career at the AHL level.