Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year extension

A promising forward is staying near the Mile High City for a couple more years. On Monday, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the team has signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year contract extension. The deal carries an NHL AAV of $875,000 through the 2027-28 season. The first year is a two-way deal with a minor-league salary of $225,000 and a guaranteed salary of $300,000. The second year is a one-way deal. Makar is coming off his first full season in pro hockey, where he played under a one-year, entry-level contract with an NHL cap hit of $925,000 and an...