The Colorado Avalanche are trying to figure out how to return to the Stanley Cup Finals. Destroyed due to injuries to the front group and We are looking for improvements It hasn’t been an easy start to the season wherever they can find them.

If only things could be as easy as they are for the Avalanche defenseman and NHL superstar Cale Makar. The former Calder, Norris and Conn Smythe Trophy winner is eager to single-handedly lead Colorado to victory early. His performance in his team’s first 11 matches was so impressive that he was named the league’s best player. The First Star of October.

“Makar (4-15-19 in 11 GPs) becomes the second defenseman in NHL history behind Bobby Orr to In 1973-74 (8-16 — 24 in 15 GPs with BOS) – to achieve a season-opening point streak of at least 11 games,” wrote NHL PR. “To share the league lead in points and get the Avalanche Helping to complete 5-6-0 months (10 points). Makar also topped the October rankings in assists (15), power-play assists (8) and power-play points (t-9), while ranking 10th in total time on ice (269:51).

In his first 11 games, Makar became the best player in the league, not only among defenders, but among everyone. He scored 19 points with four goals and 15 assists. He is unstoppable on offense, whether it’s power or a special teams situation. 10 of his points came from 5-on-5, while nine of his points came from the man advantage. Simply put, he becomes a force every time he steps on the ice.

Makar for a start It could result in a historic season for the 26-year-old puck mover. The defensive position is full of talented and elite players, but Makar continues to stand out. If he can keep up this offensive production, he’ll see more Player of the Month awards and possibly another Norris Trophy in his future.

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