All the latest on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar including news, stats, records & history.
Player Information
Name | Cale Makar |
Age | 27 |
Height | 6' 0" |
Weight | 187 lbs |
Birthday | October 30th, 1998 |
Birthplace | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
College | UMass-Amherst |
Drafted | 2017: Round 1, Pick 4 (COL) |
Pro Experience | 8 seasons |
Team(s) | Colorado Avalanche (2019-Current) |
Makar's Career stats
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Games | 470 |
Points | 507 |
Goals | 136 |
Assists | 371 |
Power Play Points | 208 |
Power Play Goals | 45 |
Makar's Single-Season Career Highs
Stats entering the 2026-27 NHL season.
Points | 92 (2024-25) |
Goals | 30 (2024-25) |
Assists | 69 (2023-24) |
Awards & Honors
3x All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024)
1x Stanley Cup champion (2022)
1x Calder Memorial Trophy Winner (Best Rookie - 2020)
1x Conn Smythe Trophy Winner (Playoffs MVP - 2022)
2x James Norris Trophy Winner (Best Defenseman - 2022, 2025)
1x NHL All-Rookie Team winner (2020)
4x All-NHL 1st Team (2021, 2022, 2025, 2026)
2x All-NHL 2nd Team (2023, 2024)
Makar's Salary and Contract
Cale Makar signed a eight-year, $163.2 million contract with the Avalanche in August, 2026. Makar's average annual salary is $20,400,000, which made him the first player to cross the $20 million annual cap hit mark.
Source: Hockey Reference
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