VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-28
“Cale is a generational defenseman and his accomplishments speak for themselves,”
Joe Sakic · said 2026-08-28 · reported 2026-08-28
Joe Sakic praised Cale Makar after the defenseman signed an eight-year contract extension with the Avalanche.
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