Retooled Avalanche roster is Stanley Cup-worthy, but the long-term risk is considerable
The Colorado Avalanche has a re-tooled roster capable of winning the Stanley Cup, but the cost makes it a huge risk.
Avalanche standout Cale Makar has 6-point game to break franchise record for defenseman
Cale Makar sets franchise record with six points as Avalanche crushes depleted Sharks
NHL roundup: Avs' Cale Makar logs career-best 6 points
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: Who Are The Post-Deadline Cup Contenders?
With the NHL’s trade deadline now in the rearview mirror, we’re going to pinpoint below the league’s teams that are shaping up as true Stanley Cup contenders. In alphabetical order:
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Makar, MacKinnon combine for 11 points, Avalanche top Sharks for 4th win in row
MacKinnon extended his home point streak to 18 games, and Jonathan Drouin and Martin Necas each had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche (37-24-2), who have won four straight and acquired center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders during the game. Artturi Lehkonen had two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 31 saves.
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In Photo: Avalanche D-man Cale Makar and Denver Broncos quarterback Patrick Surtain II snapped swapping jerseys
Cale Makar and Patrick Surtain II recently shared a moment that highlighted the strong defensive talent in Denver. A post from BarDown on X (formerly Twitter) showed the two athletes swapping jerseys.