Avs' Cale Makar unveiled as cover athlete for EA Sports' 'NHL 24' video game

Makar becomes first Avs player on NHL cover since Joe Sakic in 2004.
He is also first defenseman on cover since P.K. Subban in 2019.
Makar has emerged as a top player, leading defensemen stats and winning Stanley Cup.
Full reveal of 'NHL 24' and release date scheduled for Wednesday.
Makar has been Norris Trophy finalist past 3 seasons and won award in 2021-22.