OCTOBER 31 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
CALE MAKAR #8 - DEFENSE - COLORADO AVALANCHE
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2.95 S/G
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Cale Makar is SIZZLING ♨️
NOVEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE
Taylor Makar hopes to make a sizable difference after transferring to Maine men's hockey team - The Boston Globe The younger brother of former Hobey Baker winner Cale Makar is off to strong start for the seventh-ranked Black Bears.
Not slowing down any time soon Makar notched an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Lightning.
Impact The Avs have endured a rocky start to the season, but Makar has been a standout performer while emerging as the most productive defenseman in the NHL -- and it's not even close. He's recorded a point in each of his 11 appearances while posting six multi-point efforts in that span, translating to four goals and a league-leading 15 assists. His 19 points are tied for first league-wide along with Mark Stone.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Nikita Kucherov scores first goal to ignite early flurry, Tampa Bay beats Colorado 5-2
Nikita Kucherov scored the first of three Tampa Bay goals in the opening 5 1/2 minutes and the Lightning beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Wednesday night for their third straight...OCTOBER 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SIMMONS SAYS: Cale Makar may be on his way to an historic season Simmons Says - the usual collections of thoughts, dots and shots from the past week in sports and the crazy start of Cale Makar
OCTOBER 30 • TORONTOSUN.COM
MassMutual: Dynamic Duo | NHL.com Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar are tonight's Dynamic Duo
OCTOBER 29 • NHL.COM
Keeps point streak alive Monday Makar delivered a power-play assist in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks.
Impact Makar and Nathan MacKinnon have been the most productive duo in the league over the first weeks of the regular season, and both players are currently riding 10-game point streaks. Makar extended his by setting up McKinnon's power-play goal in the final seconds of the second period, but the Avalanche couldn't spark the comeback in the final frame. Makar has thrived as a playmaker despite his role as a blue-liner and is up to 14 assists, as well as three goals, in his 10 contests so far.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
SIMMONS SAYS: Cale Makar may be on his way to an historic season Simmons Says - the usual collections of thoughts, dots and shots from the past week in sports and the crazy start of Cale Makar
OCTOBER 28 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Point streak up to nine games Makar notched an assist and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Senators.
Impact Makar kept his point streak alive with a helper on Ross Colton's goal with 4:59 left in the third period. The 25-year-old Makar has found the scoresheet in all nine games, racking up a total of three goals, 13 assists, 22 shots on net, 14 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating. The superstar blueliner is playing at a level that's above even his impressive skills, and he should have no trouble finishing above a point-per-game pace in 2024-25 even if he regresses a bit.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
SIMMONS SAYS: Cale Makar may be on his way to an historic season Simmons Says - the usual collections of thoughts, dots and shots from the past week in sports and the crazy start of Cale Makar
OCTOBER 27 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Better Than Bobby: No Defenseman Can Top Orr, But The Avs' Cale Makar Just Might Bobby Orr has lived in infamy as the greatest defenseman to ever step foot on the ice, and while it would be blasphemous to put anyone ahead...
OCTOBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Better Than Bobby: No Defenseman Can Top Orr, But The Avs' Cale Makar Just Might It’s bold to suggest any NHL defenseman is superior to Orr. But watch Cale Makar control the play with his skill, skating and savvy, and you...
OCTOBER 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
Keeps rolling with goal Makar scored a goal on six shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over Utah.
Impact Makar extended his point streak to eight games, though he was limited to a single point for the third time this season. The 25-year-old's tally late in the first period held up as the game-winner. Makar has three goals, 15 points, 21 shots on net, 12 blocked shots, seven hits and a minus-2 rating. With the Avalanche turning things around after a slow start, the superstar blueliner should have no trouble staying consistent throughout the campaign.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Justus Annunen leads Avalanche to fourth straight win with 5-1 rout of Utah
Justus Annunen had 25 saves, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Utah Hockey Club 5-1 for their fourth straight winOCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On another level Makar recorded two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Seattle.
Impact Makar registered an even-strength helper on Joel Kiviranta's second-period tally before assisting on Nathan MacKinnon's power-play goal in the same frame. In addition, Makar compiled three shots, three blocks and a plus-1 rating in a team-high 23:24 of ice time. The star blueliner extended his season-opening point streak to seven after Tuesday's two-point performance. Makar leads all NHLers with 14 points (two goals) through seven games.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Kiviranta scores 2 as Avalanche hold on to beat Kraken 3-2
Joel Kiviranta and Nathan MacKinnon each scored in the second period to put Colorado ahead, and the Avalanche held on to beat the Seattle Kraken 3—2OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-point burst in Sunday's win Makar scored an empty-net goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.
Impact Makar helped out on both of Ross Colton's tallies, including one on the power play, in the first period. In the third, Makar added an empty-netter to finish off the win. The defenseman has opened the season on a six-game point streak, racking up two goals, 10 assists, 12 shots on net, seven hits, seven blocked shots and a minus-4 rating. He's earned multiple points in four of his games and remains among the best blueliners in the league even with the Avalanche off to a lackluster start in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Colton scores twice, Annunen makes 25 saves to help Avalanche beat winless Sharks 4-1
Ross Colton scored twice, Justus Annunen made 25 saves in his first start of the season and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless San Jose Sharks 4-1 on SundayOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hands out helper in overtime win Makar notched an assist, four shots on goal, four blocked shots, two hits and two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime win over the Ducks.
Impact Makar extended his season-opening point streak to five games when he assisted on a Casey Mittelstadt goal in the second period. The 25-year-old Makar has a goal, eight helpers, 10 shots on net, six hits, six blocked shots and a minus-6 rating. He'll continue to see a massive role in all situations, and with the Avalanche finding more success on offense, the superstar blueliner should continue to be productive.
OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up three points in win Makar scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went minus-2 in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins.
Impact All three of Makar's points came on the power play in his best game of the young season. Still, he's had defensive struggles, which have been thrust into the spotlight with goaltender Alexandar Georgiev off to a horrid start. Makar has a goal, seven assists, six shots on net, four hits and a minus-6 rating through four appearances.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Bruins hold on for 5-3 win, Avalanche drop 4 in a row to start season for 1st time since 1998-99
David Pastrnak and Hampus Lindholm scored 13 seconds apart in the second period as the Boston Bruins beat Colorado 5-3, sending the Avalanche to their fourth straight lossOCTOBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Provides helper Monday Makar notched an assist in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Islanders. He also registered two shots, one hit, one blocked shot and a minus-3 rating.
Impact One of the best offensive blue-liners in the game, Makar has contributed directly to five of Colorado's 10 goals thus far, though that shouldn't be surprising since he's coming off a 2023-24 campaign in which he recorded a career-high 90 points, including 69 assists. Even though he's yet to find the back of the net, Makar remains an important player in the Avalanche's offensive scheme, and he should remain a threat from the blue line when Colorado aims to secure its first win of the season Wendesday against Boston.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Avalanche still winless due to injuries, poor defensive performance in recent loss
The Colorado Avalanche entered the season as a serious Stanley Cup contenderOCTOBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes two assists in loss Makar notched two assists in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Impact Makar helped out on the Avalanche's last two goals of the game as they tried to make comeback effort. The defenseman has assisted on half of the Avalanche's eight goals through two contests this season, including two power-play assists. He's added two shots on net, two hits and one blocked shot. As long as his offense is steady, fantasy managers can tolerate whatever level of non-scoring production Makar manages.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Pair of helpers in loss Makar provided two assists in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Makar saw 26:15 of ice time in Wednesday's loss, by far the most of any skater in the contest. The right-shot blueliner is coming off a career-high 90 points last season, and that number should be within reach again this year playing alongside superstars such as Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen. Makar's ceiling is sky high, and the 25-year-old, health permitting, will be in the conversation to win the Norris Trophy in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
