Taylor Makar Called up Ahead of New York Islanders Game

Ahead of today’s games against the New York Islanders, Taylor Makar has been called up from the Colorado Eagles once again.

Makar was first called up this season before the San Jose Sharks game on Nov.1, where he made his season debut. He was called up again before the Buffalo Sabres game not too long ago, on Nov. 13. So far, he averages just over six minutes of ice time, and despite not registering his first point of the season, he has had many chances and played well in a bottom-six role.

This call-up still signifies the forward injuries the Avalanche have been facing. With Logan O’Connor and Joel Kiviranta still out, players like Zakhar Bardokov and Gavin Brindley have stepped up in their absence. Now, with Valeri Nichushkin’s recent injury, it’s Makar’s time to step in and show the organization his continued growth in finding a full-time spot in the lineup.

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