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Cale Makar Likely to Miss Start of Avalanche Training Camp

The Avalanche are treating a new lower-body training injury with a conservative plan that aims to have him cleared for full participation later in camp.

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May 26, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) shoots the puck during the second period against the Vegas Golden Knights in game four of the Western Conference Final of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Head coach Jared Bednar said Wednesday that Makar has been on a lighter on-ice program and is probably unlikely to be ready for Day 1 of main camp.
  • The injury surfaced during offseason training and has kept Makar in a limited work load rather than sidelining him completely.
  • Bednar said the issue is not related to Makar’s playoff injury last season and that the team expects him to be a full participant at some point during camp.
  • Colorado opens a brief camp and begins the preseason Sunday at Ball Arena against the Utah Mammoth before traveling to play the Winnipeg Jets the next day, creating near-term decisions about who suits up.
  • Latest reporting focuses on Makar’s health and camp availability and does not provide any new public update on his contract status or earlier extension discussions.