Posts About "Cale Makar"
Avs’ 1st Round Draft Picks 2014-18: Where Are They Now?
October 12th, 2020 First-round draft picks are an opportunity for teams to transform their organization, especially when generational talents are on the line. Some players achieve or even surpass their potential while others never pan out. Between 2014 and 2018, the Colorado Avalanche have taken five players in the first round, and, of these, four are...
Cale Makar Wins Calder Trophy
September 21st, 2020 Cale Makar has been named the Calder Trophy Winner for the 2019-20 season as the NHL's rookie of the year. Makar joins teammates Gabriel Landeskog and Nathan MacKinnon as Avalanche players who have won the award in recent history. https://twitter.com/NHL/status/1308172946394021889?s=20 Makar scored 12 goals, including four...
Heiskanen, Hughes & Makar Exemplify New Player-Development Models
August 30th, 2020 It is no question that the NHL’s style of play is transitioning into a fast and exciting game for all to enjoy. Gone is the “clutch and grab” era, along with other rules that were in place that slowed the game down. Even the enforcer-type player is slowly being phased out because a player can no longer be one-dimensional. Quinn...
NHL Rumors: Penguins, Stars, Avs, Oilers, Maple Leafs, More
July 20th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, the Pittsburgh Penguins are getting some players back, while the Avalanche may have lost a key piece. The Edmonton Oilers have a young defenseman who looks strong, while the Toronto Maple Leafs may have to make sacrifices on their blue line. Finally, there is news out of Dallas and Chicago. Penguins...
Prospects News & Rumors: Calder Finalists, Sorokin, Clang
July 16th, 2020 Despite being halfway through the summer, on July 15 the NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Trophy. Also, the New York Islanders announced the signing of one of their top prospects and we will take a look at one of the best goalie prospects available the 2020 NHL Draft. 2020 Calder Trophy Finalists After much debate and...
Avalanche: Top 5 Breakout Players of the 2019-20 Season
May 1st, 2020 With the NHL at a standstill and the future of the season still up in the air, what better time to look at the Colorado Avalanche's success this season and who's most responsible for that success. Before the league began its hiatus, the Avalanche were nipping at the heels of the reigning Stanley Cup champion St. Louis Blues, sitting two...
Hobey Baker Award-Winning Defencemen Ranked
April 23rd, 2020 The Hobey Baker Award has been given to the player in collegiate hockey that exemplifies excellence, both on and off the ice, since 1981. Of the 40 men who have won the award, only nine have been defencemen. While some look at that as the position is underappreciated, it only shows how valuable these players are. 9. Matt Gilroy...
Avalanche's Samuel Girard Delivering
March 12th, 2020 With over 220 games under his belt, it's easy to forget that Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard is only 21 years old. His NHL experience at such a young age has contributed to his steady improvement over three seasons. Now, he has become a staple on the team's blue line. He has not only increased his offensive output but has...
The 2020 Calder Trophy Race
March 11th, 2020 As the NHL season began, many expected the discussion for the 2020 Calder Trophy to be dominated by one of the top three picks at the 2019 Draft. With Kaapo Kakko, Kirby Dach and Jack Hughes looking ready to take on a big role with their respective teams, it seemed likely that one of these three would claim the trophy. Heading into...
Avs Go From the Basement to Contenders in 3 Years
March 7th, 2020 How did the Colorado Avalanche transform themselves from one of the league’s worst teams, with 48 points in 2016-17, to contending for the top seed in the Western Conference in three short years? Changes. Lots and lots of changes. And it all started with current general manager Joe Sakic. The Perfect Storm – 2016-17...
Canucks' Playoff Hopes Could Hinge on Next Homestand
March 3rd, 2020 The final four-game road trip of the season for the Vancouver Canucks was supposed to be an opportunity to collect a few easy points and create a cushion in the tight Western Conference playoff race. What it turned into was a disaster, and now there is a real possibility that they could fall completely out of playoff contention...
Canucks' Hughes and the Calder Race
February 15th, 2020 Having a player in the conversation for the Calder Trophy is something Vancouver Canucks fans have become familiar with. During the 2017-18 season, Brock Boeser was a nominee for the Calder but was edged out by New York Islanders forward, Mathew Barzal. Related: Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History The following season, Canucks...
Cale Makar Records a Goal and an Assist as Avalanche Edge Senators 4-1
February 6th, 2020 OTTAWA — Cale Makar had a goal and an assist Thursday night as the Colorado Avalanche beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1. Colorado has now won five of its last six games (5-1-0) and improves to 2-1-0 as it plays the third game of its five-game road trip. Coming into Thursday's game, Colorado hadn’t won in Ottawa since Feb. 11,...
