Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche continues his robust efficiency in 2024-25, recording his thirteenth help of the season. This achievement marks the longest season-opening level streak by a defenseman in Avalanche historical past.
That isn’t the one accolade he achieved with that help. He grew to become the fourth defenseman in NHL historical past to begin a season with factors in 10 consecutive video games, becoming a member of the likes of Bobby Orr (15 GP in 1973-74), Doug Wilson (10 GP in 1981-82) and Man Lapointe (10 GP in 1974-75)
Makar has set himself as much as be one of many absolute best defensemen within the NHL and Avalanche historical past. He has essentially the most targets (89), assists (263) and factors (352) in Avalanche historical past by a defenseman. At present, with three targets and 14 assists for 17 factors and counting, he not solely leads the workforce in assists and factors however is tied for the NHL lead in factors with Mark Stone from the Vegas Golden Knights and leads the league in assists.
At solely 25 years previous, he presently has the Stanley Cup, Calder Cup, Norris Trophy and Conn Smythe. He has two seasons left of a six-year, $54 million contract ($9 million common annual worth).
