Morning Flurries: Avalanche expected to announce Cale Makar contract extension today

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitBraves-Dodgers takeawaysDillon Gabriel shinesNCAAF: Opening week's bestLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byMorning Flurries: Avalanche expected to announce Cale Makar contract extension today WINNIPEG, CANADA - MARCH 14: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche skates during warmups against the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on March 14, 2026 in Winnipeg, Canada. (Photo by Cameron Bartlett/Getty Images) | Getty Images Jackie KayFri, August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesAvalanche Reportedly Closing in on big Decision With Cale MakarThe Colorado Avalanche have made a mountain of moves this off-season, and while they’ve not made a big addition after being very aggressive at the 2026 trade deadline, the front office has made moves to clear plenty of salary cap room moving forward.As a result, the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners are set to be a […] The post Avalanche Reportedly Closing in on big Decision With Cale Makar appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCale Makar, Avalanche Extension Reportedly Nearing End ResultNHL insider Elliotte Friedman has stated Cale Makar's extension with the Colorado Avalanche is expected to become official very shortly.Colorado Avalanche On SIMajor update on Cale Makar from NHL insider Elliotte FriedmanThe Avalanche and their superstar defenseman appear to be on the verge of locking in a massive long-term deal.HockeyFeedAdvertisementAdvertisementReport: Cale Makar Closing In On Lucrative Extension With AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are closing in on an extension with superstar defenseman Cale Makar, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. 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