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Cale Makar

Defenseman · Colorado Avalanche

2017 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 4 (#4) — Colorado Avalanche

Next Game

Wed, Feb 25 · 9:00 PM ET @ Mammoth

Utah16, Altitude

Age 276'0"187 lbsShoots RightCalgary, CAN

Current Season

GP

55

Goals

15

Assists

42

Points

57

+/-

+28

S%

10.1%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Feb 4vs SJS011+1024:51
Feb 2vs DET000-2224:50
Jan 31@ DET000+3126:30
Jan 29@ MTL000-2324:02
Jan 28@ OTT000-2427:22

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$9.00M

Total Value

$54.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2026-2027

Status

Then UFA

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Olympics
McDavid Hart Bet Screams Value After Olympic Domination

Connor McDavid torched the Olympics as the best player on a star-studded Canadian squad, then returns to lead the NHL in points with odds lagging at nearly 10/1 for the Hart. Front-office whispers suggest voters owe him after past snubs, especially with his heater potential in the Oilers' final 24 games. Quinn Hughes dazzled for the Americans with eight points in six games, positioning him as a Norris dark horse at plus-money while Cale Makar fades.

Edmonton OilersMinnesota Wild
News
Makar's Epic NHL Debut Makes Avs History

Cale Makar jumps straight from the NCAA Frozen Four into Colorado's lineup and rewrites the record books with a playoff goal on his first shot. Front offices buzzed about this kid's readiness, but nobody saw history unfolding quite like this against Calgary. That debut moment still echoes through Avalanche lore as the blueprint for instant impact.

Colorado Avalanche
News
Avs Face Utah Short-Handed After Olympic Crunch

The Avalanche roll into Utah tonight potentially missing key pieces from their Olympic medal hauls, with that brutal turnaround from Milan-Cortina leaving bodies battered and schedules scrambled. Guys like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Brock Nelson just wrapped gold-medal drama for Canada and USA, while Finns Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Kiviranta chased bronze - now it's back to NHL grind with legs still heavy.

Colorado Avalanche
Game Recap
McDavid Nets Olympic MVP in Heartbreak

Connor McDavid dominates the Olympic tournament with a record 13 points, earning MVP honors and a spot leading the all-star team alongside Cale Makar and Macklin Celebrini. Canada's captain for the final games collects another bittersweet trophy after that overtime gut-punch to the U.S., echoing his Conn Smythe from the Panthers' Cup run.

San Jose SharksEdmonton Oilers
News
Makar's Blunder Fuels Canada Olympic Woe

Cale Makar catches heat for a key defensive gaffe as Canada stumbles against USA in Olympic heartbreak. The Avalanche stud owns the ice most nights, but this lapse spotlights the fine line in medal chases. Colorado fans brace for how it ripples into playoff prep.

Colorado Avalanche
Olympics
US Claims Olympic Gold in OT Thriller

Jack Hughes delivers the dagger in overtime against a stacked Canadian squad missing Sidney Crosby, channeling that 1980 Miracle vibe on the 46th anniversary. Connor Hellebuyck stands tall with 41 saves, stonewalling Canada's barrage while Matt Boldy and Cale Makar trade early strikes in a game that had NHL stars pouring everything into the cauldron.

Winnipeg JetsPittsburgh Penguins

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Cale Makar's stats this season?
Cale Makar has 15 goals and 42 assists for 57 points in 55 games this season.
What team does Cale Makar play for?
Cale Makar is a defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Cale Makar's contract?
Cale Makar has a cap hit of $9.00M with 1 year remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Cale Makar drafted?
Cale Makar was drafted in the 2017 NHL Draft by the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1, Pick 4 (4 overall).
Where is Cale Makar from?
Cale Makar is 27 years old and was born in Calgary, CAN.