Martin Necas’ impending free agency has significantly influenced much of the narrative surrounding the Colorado Avalanche during training camp.
Yes, the Necas contract situation is a critical one. But there is another even bigger contract situation looming.
Avalanche Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Cale Makar is heading into the fifth year of his six-year contract. He’s coming off a mind-shocking 30-goal, 92-point season. By all standards, it was one of the best seasons by a blueliner in NHL history.
But beyond the impressive showing, Makar’s potential run at free agency in the summer of 2027 has some Avalanche fans preemptively biting their nails.