Toews & Makar: Colorado's Unstoppable Duo

0:00On March 28th, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toes and Kale Makar form one of the NHL's deadliest top pairs. They've teamed up for six years now, dominating at five on five, where the AVS outscore opponents, two to one, even against top lines. Toes cracked everyone up in a team candidate survey, describing his game as, past to Kale, nodding to Makar's two Norris trophies and consmive. They shine together on and off the puck, both jumping into rushes like extra forwards while covering defensively. Makar logs over 25 minutes of game, racking up points as a top-scoring blueliner. While Toes handles heavy minutes too, their chemistry lets them read each other perfectly, manipulating forwards and breaking out the puck clean. Rivals like Winnipeg's Josh Morrissey rave about them after facing the duo for Canada in the four nation's face off in Olympics. He says they flow seamlessly, using speed and sticks to shut down plays before you blink. Coaches preach physicality, but their skill and IQ make it tough

1:03to touch them. Both grew up winning junior titles out West. Makar, with the Brooks Bandits, Taze with the Surrey Eagles, then crushed NCAA hockey. Makar hit the NHL fast, grabbing the call to trophy, while Toes grinded in the minors for the islanders before getting traded to Colorado for two. Second round pakes back in 2021. That move sparked instant magic, and with plenty of prime years left at ages 32 and 27, offspans can count on this piston-like pair, driving de-play-off runs for years to come. Team coverage, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today.