Cale Makar

Colorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup since 2001 with rally in Game 6

TAMPA, Fla. — Denver, Colorado is the hockey capital of the world. The Colorado Avalanche are Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2001 after defeating the reigning two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 6 of the Cup Final on Sunday. Artturi Lehkonen scored the game winner in the second period. Darcy […]

Colorado Intends To Re-sign Winger

If there is one thing on General Manager Joe Sakic’s to-do list is re-signing Valeri Nichushkin. The Russian winger has had a monster season with the high-flying Colorado Avalanche, including the postseason. It has been reported that Joe Sakic wants to make him a priority, and should be something to look for come free agency. […]

Lightning win 3-2, deny Avs a chance to win Stanley Cup

DENVER – The Stanley Cup will stay lock and sealed – for now. The Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Colorado’s party to hoist the championship and staved off elimination to remain in the hunt for a third consecutive Stanley Cup title, defeating the Avalanche 3-2 Friday evening in Game 5. Ondrej Palat scored twice, including the game-winner […]

Cale Makar skating for the Colorado Avalanche in a home jersey

Cale Makar wins Norris trophy, becomes first Avs player to win honor

DENVER – Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was named the winner of the James Norris Memorial Trophy, which is awarded to the NHL’s top all-around defenseman each season, on Tuesday for the first time in what could potentially end up as a Hall of Fame career. Makar nipped Victor Edman of the Tampa Bay Lightning, […]

Makar Makes Stanley Cup Finals History in Game 2

There’s no doubt that Cale Makar is a general talent who, at age 23, is already one of if not the best defenseman in the NHL. In each game, Makar displays his talent on both the defensive side of the ice and especially the offensive side. What has made him stand out the most is […]

Analytics: Breaking down the matchup between the Avalanche and Lightning

The 2022 Stanley cup playoffs have had three sweeps. All three sweeps belong to the final two teams. Both teams have shown they deserve to be finalists and are the top 2 teams in the league. Both teams have won 4 straight games to move on and have controlled most of their games throughout the […]

Gretzky Compares Cale Makar to Bruins Legend

At 23 years old the young Colorado Avalanche defenseman has taken the league by storm as a true superstar in the NHL and an elite offensive threat on the blue line. Makar had an incredible regular season that has made him a top three nominee for the Norris Trophy thanks to his 28 goals and […]

Analyzing the Avalanche Round 2 Victory and Round 3 Matchup

The Avalanche have finally overcome the second round, and while the narrative was drastically overblown, they are halfway to the ultimate goal of the Stanley Cup. Recap The Avalanche dominated at 5v5 the majority of the series, but especially in the 3rd period, where outside of game 5, when they were horrible, completely shut the […]

Series Preview – Western Conference Final: Oilers vs. Avalanche

Speed, skill, and tight-checking hockey. These are the three things that we saw throughout most of the regular-season matchups between these two teams. The Avs took the first two regular-season contests by scores of 3-2 in overtime and 2-1 in a shootout before the Oilers unleashed their firepower in a 6-3 win in their final […]

Avalanche forward Artturi Lehkonen taking a shot while Blues defender Justin Faulk attempts to check him

Analysis: Avalanche lock it down defensively in Game 3

Game Overview After their first loss of the playoffs Thursday, the Avalanche looked to rebound on the road. The team started off slow, falling behind 4 minutes in off an unfortunate deflection by Devon Toews on a Colton Parayko bomb. It took a bit more time, but eventually, the Avalanche stepped up their game. Most […]