These days, the jump is most often a gradual process, a natural progression through the ranks from NCAA hockey to minor professional to the National Hockey League. Makar is reporting directly to the Avalanche which makes this story even more interesting. We obviously know how special of hockey player he is. Clearly, the Avalanche think highly of Makar to ink him to a deal immediately, burning the first year of his entry-level contract in order to utilize him in the post-season. “Obviously we’re excited to have him here but we need to find ways to get wins, regardless.”kanderson@postmedia.comwww.twitter.com/KDotAnderson

Source: National Post April 14, 2019 21:33 UTC