Cale Makar Dominates Again | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar just made NHL Network’s top defenseman list for the fifth straight year, beating out elite competition like Quinn Hughes. With 79 points last season—third among defensemen—he’s also a six-time Norris Trophy finalist and only the 11th defenseman ever to score 20 goals in three straight seasons, a feat not seen in over 30 years. As contract talks heat up, Avalanche president Joe Sakic insists Makar will stay in Colorado for life, eager to lock him down before new league rules change the landscape. Drafted fourth overall in 2017, Makar’s dominance is rewriting the blueprint for elite defensemen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/32b6ca72b7e9e675