Ryan S. Clark: The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Cale Makar to an entry-level deal that will start this season.
Cap Friendly: With Makar being 20-years old, and the first year of his deal won’t slide.
If he plays in one game this year, he will become expansion draft eligible.
Adrian Dater: Makar will join the team immediately. Coach Jared Bednar wouldn’t say if Makar will play in Game 3.
President Trophy winners in big trouble
Ian Mendes: The Tampa Bay Lightning could become the 7th team that won the President’s Trophy and to be knocked out of the first round.