Makar Extension or Avalanche’s Slide | Colorado Avalanche News

A former Stanley Cup champ from the Colorado Avalanche, who famously dropped the Cup in 2022, is reportedly heading to the KHL for a fresh challenge. While the Avalanche had a strong season—winning the President’s Trophy and advancing in the playoffs—the team’s aging core and injury woes raise concerns about their championship window. The absolute priority for GMs come July 1? Locking down Cale Makar with an extension. His playoff injury status is still unclear, and missing the start of next season could be a major blow. Complicating matters: Toronto holds Colorado’s 2027 first-round pick (top-10 protected), and if the Avs miss the playoffs or falter in free agency, they risk slipping from division leaders to wildcard contenders amid stiff competition from Minnesota, Dallas, and new Utah. 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/b0044d94b815953f