Sakic’s Big Move to Lock Down Makar | Colorado Avalanche News

The Colorado Avalanche’s offseason hinges on locking down star defenseman Cale Makar before September 16th, as GM Joe Sakic races to secure an eight-year extension before a new NHL rule caps extensions at seven years. With the salary cap rising and other teams setting market benchmarks with players like Bedard and Carlsson, Makar’s deal could reshape the league. Meanwhile, Sakic juggles contract talks for forward Artturi Lehkonen and head coach Jared Bednar, while navigating a tight cap situation—only $404K available—making moves essential to keep the core intact. The future of the Avalanche’s championship run depends on how these negotiations unfold before training camp. 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/0cda5c64103b2c0a