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Quite the resume for Cale Makar - Colorado Avalanche
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Colorado Avalanche extend star defenseman Cale Makar with six-year deal, Sports
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The next Erik Karlsson? The next Hobey Baker winner? Cale Makar might be both - The Athletic
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Cale Makar, the 'one of a kind' Avalanche superstar: Our NHL Person of the Year - The Athletic
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Cale Makar raising the bar for Avalanche
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Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe trophy
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Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP
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Cale Makar made NHL history after whirlwind Avalanche arrival
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Rookie Cale Makar is primed to be the next Avs superstar - Denver Sports
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Avalanche D-man Cale Makar wins Conn Smythe as playoff MVP