How Worried Should the Avalanche Be About Makar?

Any injury to Cale Makar gets treated like a tectonic event in Colorado, and this one is no different. The Avalanche still have talent, but they do not have another defenseman who can replicate his blend of pace, puck movement, and control over the game. That is why the concern level is not just about one absence - it is about how the entire team has to reshape itself if the gap lasts. When a player like Makar is in question, the ripple effects reach far beyond one lineup card.