Cale Makar
Cale Makar has already earned the distinction of ‘Great Player’
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 29, 2022
DENVER – We are witnessing greatness. Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, who is just 23 years old, has done it all. Makar has now won the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe (awarded to the MVP of the Cup playoffs), a Norris, along with a gold medal at the 2018 World Juniors, the Hobey Baker Award in 2019 […]
Read MoreColorado Avalanche win first Stanley Cup since 2001 with rally in Game 6
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 27, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreColorado Intends To Re-sign Winger
- Tommy Bennett
- June 26, 2022
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. […]
Read MoreLightning win 3-2, deny Avs a chance to win Stanley Cup
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 25, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreCale Makar wins Norris trophy, becomes first Avs player to win honor
- Ryan O'Hara
- June 21, 2022
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, […]
Read MoreMakar Makes Stanley Cup Finals History in Game 2
- Kevin Santangelo
- June 20, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreAnalytics: Breaking down the matchup between the Avalanche and Lightning
- Keegan Griffiths
- June 14, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreGretzky Compares Cale Makar to Bruins Legend
- Kevin Santangelo
- June 8, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreAnalyzing the Avalanche Round 2 Victory and Round 3 Matchup
- Keegan Griffiths
- June 1, 2022
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 […]
Read MoreSeries Preview – Western Conference Final: Oilers vs. Avalanche
- Lane Golden
- May 30, 2022
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 […]
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