March 24, 2025 – Denver, CO
Cale Makar is not just breaking records—he’s making bold statements about the future of the Colorado Avalanche. The superstar defenseman, already a franchise legend, has promised to push himself even harder to ensure the team never has to search for another elite player as long as he’s on the ice.
Makar’s Drive to Dominate
Setting New Standards for Greatness
On March 7, Makar delivered a jaw-dropping performance, racking up six points (two goals, four assists) in a 7-3 rout of the San Jose Sharks. That historic night cemented him as the first defenseman in Avalanche history to record six points in a single game, a feat few blue-liners in NHL history have accomplished.
This isn’t new for Makar. He previously became the fastest defenseman in NHL history to reach 200 career points (doing so in just 195 games in 2022) and holds the Avalanche record for most goals in a season by a defenseman (28 in 2021-22). Add in a Norris Trophy, a Conn Smythe Trophy, and a Stanley Cup ring, and his résumé is already legendary—and he’s just getting started.
Breaking His Own Records
Makar’s offensive dominance this season has him on pace to set new personal bests in goals, assists, and points. If he keeps this pace, he could surpass 100 points—a benchmark almost unheard of for a defenseman in the modern era. The last to achieve that was Brian Leetch in 1991-92. If anyone can break the drought, it’s Makar.
The Backbone of the Avalanche’s Cup Aspirations
As the Avalanche push toward the playoffs, Makar’s ability to control the game at both ends of the ice makes him the team’s most indispensable player. Alongside Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, he forms the core of a team hungry for another championship.
Makar’s Promise to Avalanche Fans
In a recent statement, Makar made it clear: “As long as I’m here, this team won’t need to look for another player. I’ll work harder, push myself further, and make sure we stay at the top.”
Makar isn’t just breaking records—he’s rewriting the standard for NHL defensemen. And with every game, he cements his place as one of the greatest to ever lace up the skates.
Stay tuned—because history is being made in Colorado.
