Cale Douglas Makar is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was selected with the fourth overall pick by the Avalanche in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Makar with the Colorado Avalanche in 2020
Makar selected by the Avalanche at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.
Makar after hitting Jared McCann during Game 4 of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
The 2017 NHL Entry Draft was the 55th NHL Entry Draft. The draft was held on June 23–24, 2017, at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The first three selections were Nico Hischier going to the New Jersey Devils, Nolan Patrick going to the Philadelphia Flyers, and Miro Heiskanen going to the Dallas Stars.
United Center during the draft
Exterior of the United Center during the draft
Nico Hischier was selected first overall by the New Jersey Devils.
Miro Heiskanen was selected third overall by the Dallas Stars.