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Updated Sep 16, 2026, 5:12 p.m. · 8 stories

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   NHL players react to their odd NHL 27 facial scans

   We asked over a dozen players about their facial scans and those of teammates that went viral. Many players were impressed with their digital avatars. Others were not.

   ESPN · Sep 11, 7:55 a.m. · Open story

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   Avs' Cale Makar embracing pressure after inking record deal

   Avs star Cale Makar said he welcomes the pressure that comes with signing a record $163.2 million, eight-year extension.

   ESPN · Aug 31, 3:50 p.m. · Open story

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   Avalanche's Makar agrees to record deal worth $20.4M annually

   Cale Makar has agreed to an eight-year extension with the Avalanche that will make him the highest-paid player in NHL history with a $20.4 million average annual value.

   ESPN · Aug 31, 3:29 p.m. · Open story

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   Sakic 'confident' Avalanche secure Makar deal before season

   Speaking at an Avalanche alumni game, Colorado general manager Joe Sakic on Sunday reiterated the confidence he has in that a contract extension for star defenseman Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, will "be signed before the season starts."

   ESPN · Aug 23, 6:43 p.m. · Open story

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   Avs star Cale Makar, Knights' Mark Stone return for Game 3

   The Avalanche got star defenseman Cale Makar back for Game 3 of the Western Conference finals while the Golden Knights had captain Mark Stone back on the ice.

   ESPN · May 24, 7:09 p.m. · Open story

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   Avalanche's Cale Makar ruled out for Game 2 vs. Golden Knights

   Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar has been ruled out of Game 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden Knights on Friday.

   ESPN · May 22, 10:07 a.m. · Open story

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   Avs feel 'trickle-down effect' with Makar out in Game 1 loss

   With star defenseman Cale Makar sidelined by an upper-body injury, the Avalanche hardly resembled the top-seeded team that rolled through the first two rounds during a 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Game 1.

   ESPN · May 21, 8:22 a.m. · Open story

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   Avs' Cale Makar improving, but still sits out Game 1 loss

   Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar missed Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the Golden Knights on Wednesday.

   ESPN · May 20, 8:12 p.m. · Open story

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