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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Makar set new personal bests in goals (30) and points (92) over 80 regular-season appearances in 2024-25, marking the first time a defenseman reached the 30-goal mark since Mike Green (31) in 2008-09 with Washington. Boosted by his power-play role, Makar's 12 tallies with the man advantage paced all NHL defensemen, as no other player had more than five. While the offensively-gifted blueliner converted at a career-high 12.2 percent clip on 246 shots on goal last season, it shouldn't be cause for concern in terms of potential regression given his world-class edgework and ability to find shooting lanes from the point. While fellow Norris Trophy finalists Quinn Hughes and Zach Werenski will be premier fantasy selections in upcoming drafts, it's difficult to make an argument against Makar being the first blueliner off the board in 2025-26. Makar has two seasons left before he is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career, so the best of the right-shot rearguard may have yet to be seen, not to mention the fact that he's only 26. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a six-year, $54 million contract extension with the Avalanche in July of 2021.
Set to play in Game 3
Makar (upper body) is in the lineup for Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals in Vegas on Sunday, according to Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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Makar took line rushes with his usual partner, Devon Toews, during warmups after being deemed a game-time decision earlier Sunday. It's unclear if Makar is fully healthy, but he'll attempt to help his team avoid a 3-0 series deficit Sunday. Barring an in-game setback, the all-world blueliner should quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit. Nick Blankenburg is set to be a healthy scratch in Game 3 due to Makar's return.
Makar took line rushes with his usual partner, Devon Toews, during warmups after being deemed a game-time decision earlier Sunday. It's unclear if Makar is fully healthy, but he'll attempt to help his team avoid a 3-0 series deficit Sunday. Barring an in-game setback, the all-world blueliner should quarterback the No. 1 power-play unit. Nick Blankenburg is set to be a healthy scratch in Game 3 due to Makar's return.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 24:51
- Average Power Play TOI: 4:11
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:57
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Makar accounted for 21 goals and a career-high 90 points across 77 appearances during the 2023-24 campaign. He led all blueliners with 39 power-play points and tied for first with four shorthanded points. He was also credited with a personal-best 148 blocked shots. Since 2020-21, he ranks third among defensemen with 751 shots on goal. The 25-year-old phenom has operated at a point-per-game pace for four straight seasons. He has firmly established himself as one of the best offensive defenders in the league, making him a valuable fantasy target. Makar should be the first defenseman chosen on draft day because of his ability to produce points akin to an elite forward.
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Slated to be game-time call
Makar (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Vegas on Sunday in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Ruled out for Game 2
Makar (undisclosed) will not be in action to face the Golden Knights in Game 2 on Friday, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
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Will miss Game 1
Makar (undisclosed) is day-to-day and won't play in Game 1 against Vegas on Wednesday, per Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette.
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Expected to play Wednesday
Makar (undisclosed) is slated to play against Vegas on Wednesday in Game 1, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Is day-to-day
Makar (undisclosed) missed Saturday's practice and is regarded as day-to-day, per Jesse Montano of Guerilla Sports.
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Long-term deal incoming?
The Avalanche are hoping to re-sign Makar to a long-term extension this summer, Corey Masisak of The Denver Post reports Thursday.
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Makar has one campaign remaining on his existing six-year, $54 million contract. While that deal was substantial, he's likely to get a meaningful raise after recording at least 20 goals and 79 points in four of the past five regular seasons and averaging over a point per game in each of those five campaigns. Makar has also been a Norris Trophy finalist for six consecutive years, including his wins in 2022 and 2025. Combine that with his claiming of the Conn Smythe in 2022, and it's fair to say that the 27-year-old's resume could not be much more impressive. Makar is one of the few players in the league who could probably demand almost any cap-compliant price and receive it, but it wouldn't be surprising if he left some money on the table in the interest of helping his team's roster construction.
Makar has one campaign remaining on his existing six-year, $54 million contract. While that deal was substantial, he's likely to get a meaningful raise after recording at least 20 goals and 79 points in four of the past five regular seasons and averaging over a point per game in each of those five campaigns. Makar has also been a Norris Trophy finalist for six consecutive years, including his wins in 2022 and 2025. Combine that with his claiming of the Conn Smythe in 2022, and it's fair to say that the 27-year-old's resume could not be much more impressive. Makar is one of the few players in the league who could probably demand almost any cap-compliant price and receive it, but it wouldn't be surprising if he left some money on the table in the interest of helping his team's roster construction.