Avalanche's Extension Spree Goes Beyond Makar

Colorado isn't just locking up Cale Makar - the Avalanche are working overtime to secure multiple key pieces before the market gets away from them. This is the kind of front office activity that separates contenders from pretenders in July, when GMs are either building or scrambling. The question isn't whether Joe Sakic can afford these deals, but whether he can get them all done before someone else comes calling with a bigger offer.