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Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 4/7/2026
2025 Stats
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55
PP Pts
29
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29
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24
ROS Projections
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.
Ruled out for next two games
Makar (upper body) will not be an option for the Avs' next two contests, Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports Friday.
ANALYSIS
At this point, Makar will likely miss the 90-point threshold for the first time since 2022-23. Despite his overall numbers being slightly down, the 27-year-old blueliner has already reached the 20-goal mark for the third straight year and is currently third among defensemen in points. Devon Toews figures to continue seeing a larger role, including on the power play, while Makar is sidelined.
At this point, Makar will likely miss the 90-point threshold for the first time since 2022-23. Despite his overall numbers being slightly down, the 27-year-old blueliner has already reached the 20-goal mark for the third straight year and is currently third among defensemen in points. Devon Toews figures to continue seeing a larger role, including on the power play, while Makar is sidelined.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 24:53
- Average Power Play TOI: 4:10
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 1:59
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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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Facing short-term absence
Makar (upper body) is expected to miss a few games after head coach Jared Bednar told reporters Wednesday, "He's going to miss some time here. Nothing serious, though," Evan Rawal of the Denver Gazette reports.
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Sustains upper-body injury Monday
Makar has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's game versus Calgary due to an upper-body injury.
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Reaches 20-goal mark
Makar scored a power-play goal on four shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Stars.
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Two points in Dallas
Makar produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Friday's 5-4 shootout win over the Stars.
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Posts three points in win
Makar scored a goal on two shots, added two assists and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks.
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Avoids serious injury?
Makar's upper-body injury isn't believed to be serious, per Emily Kaplan of ESPN on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
A timeline for Makar's return remains unclear, but it appears it won't be a long-term absence. He sustained the injury in Monday's 9-2 win over Calgary. Makar has amassed 20 goals and 75 points in 73 games this season.
A timeline for Makar's return remains unclear, but it appears it won't be a long-term absence. He sustained the injury in Monday's 9-2 win over Calgary. Makar has amassed 20 goals and 75 points in 73 games this season.