Avalanche sign F Taylor Makar to 2-year extension

Field Level Media|published: 06/29/2026, 12:12pm EDT

Jan 21, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Taylor Makar (16) controls the puck in the third period against the Anaheim Ducks at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche announced a two-year extension with forward Taylor Makar on Monday.

Terms were not disclosed. with multiple reports indicating it is a two-way deal for 2026-27 worth $850,000 at the NHL level and a one-way, $900,000 contract for 2027-28.

Makar, 25, is the younger brother of Avalanche star defenseman Cale Makar.

Taylor Makar was a seventh-round draft pick (220th overall) in 2021 and made his NHL debut in November. He appeared in 12 games in 2025-26 and contributed 17 hits, seven shots on goal and one blocked shot.

--Field Level Media