As expected the Avs have signed 2017 4th OA pick, Hobey Baker winner, and Calgarian Cale Makar to his ELC.
He is joining the Avs immediately and therefore burns a year of his contract and eligible to play for the Avs in the playoffs. If he plays a game in the playoffs it will make him eligible for the upcoming expansion draft.
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