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Avalanche's Cale Makar Already on Hall of Fame Path
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Cale Makar Game Preview: Avalanche vs. Hurricanes
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Avalanche's Cale Makar faces possible punishment for dirty hit on Kraken's Jared McCann
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Avalanche's Cale Makar out with concussion 1 game after returning from head injury
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Avalanche's Cale Makar wins Norris Trophy, given to NHL's best defenseman, Avalanche
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Colorado Avalanche fans rejoice! Cale Makar is on the cover of NHL '24
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From UMass to the Avalanche, Cale Makar had a plan and never veered off course - The Boston Globe
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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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Colorado's Cale Makar suspended for Game 5 vs. Seattle
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Gameday preview: Stanley Cup champion Avalanche in town to face Wild