Cale Makar just locked in a jaw-dropping six-year, $10M+ deal with the Colorado Avalanche — a move that confirms his status as the league’s elite defenseman, but also signals a brutal cap crunch. With MacKinnon and Necas already eating up most of the salary ceiling, the Avalanche are now forced to play chess with their roster, risking depth and flexibility. Fans wonder if this mega-contract marks the peak — or the beginning of the end — for Colorado’s championship window, as they’ll soon face tough decisions about who to let go to stay competitive.

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The Colorado Avalanche just dropped a stacked training camp roster with 29 forwards, 20 defensemen, and 7 goalies—all squeezed into just 13 days before opening night due to new league rules. Their preseason kicks off with player check-ins and practices, then hits the ice against the Utah Mammoth on September 20th at Ball Arena. Building on their record-breaking, Presidents’ Trophy-winning season, the Avs are fueled by Cale Makar’s historic $160M contract—making him the NHL’s highest-paid player—and a loaded schedule featuring 16 nationally televised games, including their opener against the LA Kings on September 30th. This is shaping up to be their most electrifying season yet.

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Martin Necas is exploding onto the NHL scene with a career-high 100 points this season—38 goals, 62 assists in 78 games—putting him among elite company. Already ranked 31 by TSN (ahead of Igor Shesterkin) and named to NHL Network’s top 50, his breakout year is fueled by electric chemistry with Nathan MacKinnon, who together amassed 227 points and led the league in scoring. Necas also set a personal best with 31 multi-point games and delivered clutch playoff performances, including an OT winner against the Wild. Signed to an eight-year extension in October 2025 from Carolina via the Mikko Rantanen trade, the Avalanche are reaping massive rewards from their bold move.

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