Matthew Sekeres cites less playing time as to why Quinn Hughes trails Cale Makar in the latest defenseman rankings.

Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes has some stiff competition for the title of best defenseman in the NHL.

The Vancouver Canucks were initially interested in signing unrestricted free agent forward Jack Roslovic. Roslovic was seen ...

Originally drafted in the seventh round (181 overall) of the 2020 NHL Draft by the Buffalo Sabres, Victor Olofsson played six ...

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche looks on during a break in the action of the first period of a game against the St. Louis Blues at Ball Arena in Denver on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Associated Press DENVER (AP) — Cale Makar deflects not only shots but any mention of milestones related to him. It’s just the nature of the Colorado Avalanche’s dynamic defenseman.

Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche handles the puck against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Florida’s 5-4 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8), left, and Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) talk mid-ice after the Avalanche won game four of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs ...

The Bandits gave Cale a longer runway, Gary says. Brooks coach Ryan Papaioannou first saw Makar in 2014 while scouting a Mac’s World Invitational Tournament.

Cale Makar’s attention has certainly shifted to #StanleyCup Final Game 4, but winning the first Norris in Avalanche history means something special. And he may not be done, writes @Peter_Baugh.

Cale Makar not only walked a mile across the snowy campus for his 8 a.m. meeting with his professor, but he was 10 minutes early.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring against the Dallas Stars in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18 ...