Landeskog’s full-year presence should lift Colorado’s early offense and stabilize their top lines. Expect him to be a major driver of points and a key PP contributor as the season unfolds.

Market dynamics suggest MacKinnon may be asked to balance his own deal with teammates; a larger-payroll climate pressures even top stars to consider relative value within the core.

Avalanche face a premium on their top pair as Makar’s potential extension looms; the cap calculus could influence surrounding core contracts and future moves.

Two years left at 9M; the buzz around a possible 17–18M extension underscores how Makar could redefine pay scales for elite defensemen and pressure Colorado’s cap structure.

Makar and MacKinnon form a premier duo; the blueline’s creativity and transition game amplify Colorado’s chances, with Makar enabling elite offense from the back end.