Kiszla: Avs' quest for another Stanley Cup starts with Cale Makar

DENVER, CO - JANUARY 10: Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche smolders against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Florida’s 5-4 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post) — DENVER, CO – JANUARY 10: Cale Makar (8) of the Colorado Avalanche smolders against the Florida Panthers during the third period of Florida’s 5-4 win at Ball Arena in Denver on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)

By Mark Kiszla | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: October 11, 2023 at 5:45 AM MDT | UPDATED: October 11, 2023 at 5:48 AM MDT

Getting your player ready...

How quickly these new-look Avs can get back in the chase for the Cup, much less embrace the bold ambition to be a dynasty, will depend first and foremost on defenseman Cale Makar.

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