4 weeks agoColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is expected to be a game-time decision for Team Canada's game on Monday afternoon against Team Finland. The star defenseman was unable to suit up on Saturday evening to face Team USA. Claire Hanna of TSN noted that Makar said he will "do everything to play" and was able to participate in Sunday's optional skate. While Makar was sidelined on Saturday, Dallas' Thomas Harley drew into the starting lineup. During their first game of the tournament against Team Sweden, Makar logged over 28 minutes of ice time and saw time on the top unit during even-strength play and on the power-play. If Makar were to miss his second-straight game, Harley would return to the starting lineup. However, Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey would likely take Makar's spot on the power-play and carry more value in DFS.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Claire Hanna
1 month agoColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is considered a game-time decision for Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off clash against Team USA on Saturday night. "I'm not going to confirm [Makar is in]," Canada head coach Jon Cooper said Saturday morning. "He'll be a game-time decision. But trust me, this won't be a decision where we ever put him in harm's way. So if he's in the lineup, he's good to go." Makar logged 28:06 of ice time but finished scoreless as Canada opened its tournament with a 4-3 overtime victory against Sweden. He will be a big miss for the team if he can't play on Saturday, with Thomas Harley of the Dallas Stars set to enter the lineup.
--Taavi Pailk - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
1 month agoAccording to Chris Johnston of The Athletic, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (illness) is trending towards playing on Saturday evening against Team USA. Head coach Jon Cooper noted that he is "confident" the star defenseman will suit up. Makar was unable to practice on Friday due to an illness but is in a good position to enter the lineup. If Makar faces a setback before puck drop, Dallas Stars defenseman Thomas Harley will draw into the starting lineup. During their opening game against Team Sweden, Makar did not get on the scoresheet but tallied two shots and three blocked shots. If Makar could not play, DFS managers should expect Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey to be the top candidate to replace Makar on the team's top power-play unit.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Chris Johnston
2 months agoColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar tallied two goals and an assist during their victory over the New York Rangers on Sunday afternoon. Makar would score his first goal of the game in the afternoon on a snap shot. Later in the frame, Makar would strike again, but this time on the power-play. Then in the final minute, Makar would tally the primary assist on Artturi Lehkonen's game-winner. Makar also logged two blocked shots in this contest. Over his previous seven contests, the 26-year-old has tallied seven points (five goals, two helpers) with two of these points coming on the power-play. Overall, Makar has scored 18 goals with 38 assists across 51 games this season. He remains a must-start defenseman in all formats and top pick in DFS in any matchup.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: NHL.com
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