Aarif Deen
The Colorado Avalanche are prioritizing a Cale Makar extension this summer. The team is confident in Joe Sakic being back in the GM chair. Speaking of Makar, he was one of two Avs to receive NHL All-Star honors.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 13.
Colorado Hockey Now
Joe Sakic made it clear on Thursday that Cale Makar signing an extension a year before his current deal expires is a priority. The Avalanche don’t plan on taking any chances with this one.
I was curious when Chris MacFarland left if Sakic was going to feel overwhelmed back in the GM chair. Well, more wondering if he would be excited to do this, and wanted to accept the challenge.
Those questions were answered on Thursday.
Makar and fellow superstar Nathan MacKinnon received NHL All-Star honors. Several other Avalanche players received at least one vote.
Stanley Cup Final Recap
- Game 1: Vegas Golden Knights 5 at Carolina Hurricanes 4 (VGK leads 1-0)
- Game 2: Vegas Golden Knights 3 at Carolina Hurricanes 4 OT (Series tied 1-1)
- Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes 4 at Vegas Golden Knights 5 OT (VGK leads 2-1)
- Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes 5 at Vegas Golden Knights 3 (Series tied 2-2)
- Game 5: Vegas Golden Knights 2 at Carolina Hurricanes 4 (CAR leads 3-2)
- Game 6: Carolina Hurricanes at Vegas Golden Knights (June 14 at 6 pm MT)
- Game 7: Vegas Golden Knights at Carolina Hurricanes (June 17 at 6 pm MT if necessary)
READ MORE: One Win Away! Top Line Heats Up as Hurricanes Defeat Golden Knights in Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Examining a potential trade for Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.
Montreal Hockey Now: Cole Caufield is among the NHL All-Stars.
Philly Hockey Now: Does Nurse fit into what the Flyers are building?
New Jersey Hockey Now: Why Nico Hischier’s projected extension shouldn’t worry Devils fans.
Forever Blueshirts: Rangers longtime defenseman Dan Girardi spoke about his experiences with John Tortorella as his head coach.