Prospect Info: Cale Makar - D [4th Overall] Part II: #OrrIsTheFloor Edition

[klozge]

He had 1 assist, and 5 takeaways tonight. Zero giveaways.

1g1a in 3gp. Hasn't been on for a goal against.

He only trailed Barrie in ice time tonight.

When Girard is back in the line up, we'll be able to roll 7 solid Dmen.

Barrie, EJ and Cole all had more ice time, actually.

 

[AvsFan29]

Barrie, EJ and Cole all had more ice time, actually.

I must have misremembered the stats. Either way he was only behind by seconds. Played a regular shift.

Top 4 next round hopefully.

 

[GeniusSuperior]

Barrie, EJ and Cole all had more ice time, actually.

I think someone said the stat was even strength ice time that Makar was second to Barrie by 5 seconds.

 

[klozge]

I think someone said the stat was even strength ice time that Makar was second to Barrie by 5 seconds.

That would be correct. Won't take long until he leads the team in ice time anyway.

 

[Ceremony]

He's basically MacKinnon on defence. Anyone trying to temper expectations of a PPG rookie season is at it.

 

[Rantanen The Goat]

The questions started when he was in the AJHL. He's answered those questions with his play but he hasn't had enough exposure really to change the perception yet.

3 blocks and 5 takeaways in 20 mins of ice in an elimination game (his 3rd NHL game) changes my perception quite a bit. He had a few blocks and takeaways in his other games too.

 

[flyfysher]

Given the debut, I'm thinking the Avs really did pick the best player in that draft. I had wanted Heiskanen.

 

[AvsFan29]

CapFriendly tweets out the interesting performance bonus structure of Makar’s deal, which includes a $25,000 bonus for playing in five playoff games, a $107,500 bonus for playing in his tenth playoff game, and a $787,500 bonus for winning the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP.

He's got 110k riding on a 7 game series or a 3rd round.

Motivation

 

[avsfan09]

3 blocks and 5 takeaways in 20 mins of ice in an elimination game (his 3rd NHL game) changes my perception quite a bit. He had a few blocks and takeaways in his other games too.

One shift he blocked like 3 in a row and got a clear. He also has a lightning quick stick for takeaways. He can take puck off a guy and move it before the guys aware haha

 

[Balthazar]

I must have misremembered the stats.

It was true after the first period (which is probably what you remember) but that was a strange one...Mack had only 6 min of ice time.

 

[AvsFan29]

It was true after the first period (which is probably what you remember) but that was a strange one...Mack had only 6 min of ice time.

Maybe

 

[The Kingslayer]

Given the debut, I'm thinking the Avs really did pick the best player in that draft. I had wanted Heiskanen.

That top 5 is looking solid. Im happy we got Makar but im not sure I take Makar over Miro.

 

[Foppa2118]

One shift he blocked like 3 in a row and got a clear. He also has a lightning quick stick for takeaways. He can take puck off a guy and move it before the guys aware haha

This is one of the things I was most impressed by. His willingness and timing to block shots. Kid's a gamer through and through.

 

[Ivan13]

Love how his play has made people shut up about about his D. Kid is an all- rounder and will be our #1D, he’s replacing EJ Johnson, not Ty.

 

[AvsFan29]

That top 5 is looking solid. Im happy we got Makar but im not sure I take Makar over Miro.

Hard to compare at the moment

 

[Foppa2118]

Given the debut, I'm thinking the Avs really did pick the best player in that draft. I had wanted Heiskanen.

I wanted Heiskanen too but I keep telling people to wait before comparing them. We'll be evaluating the two of them for years to come, but Makar has the potential to be the best player in the draft, let alone better than Heiskanen.

It will be fun to watch him develop, and improve in multiple areas. You can just tell by his demeanor that he's gonna work his ass off to improve in every area that needs it.

 

[AvsFan29]

I'm not really concerned if Makar isn't as good as Heiskenen, because he might be, or he might be better, but he's on our team. So who cares?

 

[Foppa2118]

That top 5 is looking solid. Im happy we got Makar but im not sure I take Makar over Miro.

Way too early to know for sure, but it could come down to a situation where Makar is really good offensively, and good defensively, while Miro is good offensively, and really good defensively.

In that situation I think you got to give the edge to the offensive guy who's good defensively.

 

[flyfysher]

I wanted Heiskanen too but I keep telling people to wait before comparing them. We'll be evaluating the two of them for years to come, but Makar has the potential to be the best player in the draft, let alone better than Heiskanen.

It will be fun to watch him develop, and improve in multiple areas. You can just tell by his demeanor that he's gonna work his ass off to improve in every area that needs it.

This. It's obvious the kid's ceiling is sky high and there is no doubt whatsoever that he will be a force to contend with. He already is. What he has already achieved is remarkable as has the entire team.

 

[Echo Roku]

He's basically MacKinnon on defence. Anyone trying to temper expectations of a PPG rookie season is at it.

So career 50 point scorer?

 

[The Kingslayer]

I cant get over how fluid Makar looks out there. He also seems to have no panic in his game.

 

[Gabe the Babe]

I wanted Heiskanen too but I keep telling people to wait before comparing them. We'll be evaluating the two of them for years to come, but Makar has the potential to be the best player in the draft, let alone better than Heiskanen.

It will be fun to watch him develop, and improve in multiple areas. You can just tell by his demeanor that he's gonna work his ass off to improve in every area that needs it.

This. Kids already a true pro. I have no doubts his interviews are why he was looked as #1 overall on some teams draft boards. He just oozes “I’m here to play hockey for the next 20 years of my life... and I couldn’t care less about anything that doesn’t make me a better hockey player.” Very few kids with that talent level have that mentality. The ones that do, have special careers.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

If by some weird reason the Eagles are still playing if/when the Avs get eliminated, is Makar eligible to play for them?

 

[cgf]

If by some weird reason the Eagles are still playing if/when the Avs get eliminated, is Makar eligible to play for them?

I believe so. Since he wasn't under contract earlier he didn't need to be on the AHL roster back in march(?) to qualify for the AHL-playoffs. So he should be able to join them like any late-season NCAA-signee.

 

[AvsFan29]

I believe so. Since he wasn't under contract earlier he didn't need to be on the AHL roster back in march(?) to qualify for the AHL-playoffs. So he should be able to join them like any late-season NCAA-signee.

Sucks for them, he's busy for the next 3 weeks