Colorado Avalanche fans are bracing themselves for a potentially devastating reality: the possibility of losing their beloved Stanley Cup hero, Cale Makar, to free agency. The 24-year-old defenseman has been a cornerstone of the team's success, leading the Avalanche to their 2022 Stanley Cup championship and cementing his status as one of the NHL's top young players. With his contract set to expire at the end of the upcoming season, Makar will be free to negotiate with any team he chooses, leaving the Avalanche with a difficult decision: whether to re-sign their star player or risk losing him to a rival team. As the NHL's free agency period approaches, Makar's future with the Avalanche hangs in the balance, and fans are eagerly awaiting news on whether their hero will remain in Colorado.

Will the Avalanche Be Forced to Let Their Stanley Cup Hero Walk?  Yahoo Sports Canada