DENVER — There he was, Cale Makar — a Stanley Cup champion, a Norris Trophy winner, a Ted Lindsay finalist, a tried and tested veteran — on the ice at Ball Arena for an optional practice on ...

DENVER — Cale Makar broke in a new pair of skates Wednesday at an optional practice. Next up, breaking out of a scoring slump. Nothing has come easy for the standout Avalanche defenseman against ...