# Is Cale Makar's Injury Worse Than Expected? Which Free Agents Could Return? RIP Claude Lemieux

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Podcast: [Locked On Avalanche - Daily Podcast On The Colorado Avalanche](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-avalanche-daily-podcast-on-the-colorado-avalanche-98533)
Published: 2026-05-29T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Colorado Avalanche fans brace for uncertainty as star defenseman Cale Makar’s injury sparks questions about his availability for the new 84-game NHL season. Could a prolonged absence derail the Avs’ quest for another Stanley Cup? Hosts Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson weigh insider reports, recent injury trends, and what Makar’s timeline might mean for Colorado’s fast-approaching campaign. RFA and UFA debates heat up as the Avalanche eye critical roster decisions. Will Jack Drury and Zakhar Bardakov return, and should veterans like Brett Kulak and Brent Burns get new deals? The hosts analyze financial strategies, potential replacements, and the impact of aging on the Avalanche blue line. The episode closes with a heartfelt remembrance of Claude Lemieux and his role in shaping one of hockey’s greatest rivalries. Don’t miss this essential offseason breakdown for Avs diehards.

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