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Cale Makar is better than advertised

When the Colorado Avalanche drafted Cale Makar fourth overall in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, hopes were high that he would turn into a very good NHL defender. When Makar won the 2019 Hobey Baker Award after dominating the NCAA during his sophomore season, fans knew they had a special prospect on their hands. Now, only 20 games into his NHL (regular season) career it seems as though any limitations we've had on expectations for Makar should be thrown out the window.

The kid is really good - and he’s going to be a superstar.

When he made his debut in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last April, you could tell Makar was NHL ready.