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Avalanche could explore Makar extension during Olympics

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The Colorado Avalanche can take advantage of the downtime during the Olympics to address a major issue before it's too late.

Jan 16, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) following the loss to the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images | Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche have an impending nuclear bomb waiting to go off. Cale Makar will enter the final year of his current contract in 2026-27. He’ll also be eligible to sign an extension on July 1, 2026.