The Stanley Cup isn’t the only trophy that the Avs are eyeing for a repeat.
Cale Makar has existed on the outer edge of Norris debate for the entire NHL season, all while quietly making a case that he’s the most deserving defenseman in the league for a second consecutive season.
As recently as January, it came as a surprise when Makar was selected as the Avalanche’s representative in the All-Star game instead of Mikko Rantanen. Makar even voted for Rantanen in the online fan vote, he told The Post.
That was before Makar started facing various injuries.