DENVER, COLORADO - FEBRUARY 22: Cale Makar #8 of the Colorado Avalanche looks for an opening against the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the second period at Ball Arena on February 22, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWhile waiting to sign his mega contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, superstar defenseman Cale Makar is keeping busy along with PWHL star Hilary Knight as they took the time to try out some hockey gear from Bauer. One of the tidbits revealed in the video is that Cale changes out his skates to new ones every four to five games. Time to circle the calendars as word on the street is hinting that the NHL trade deadline will fall on Monday, March 1st next year. This is due to the regular season beginning and ending earlier starting next season. NEWS: The 2027 NHL trade deadline has been set for Monday, March 1 per @RussoHockey NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) July 24, 2026More former Avalanche players are getting new jobs this summer. Now Stanley Cup champion Jack Johnson is leaving the Vancouver Canucks organization to help the womens hockey program at Ohio State.Excited to announce the addition of Jack Johnson to our coaching staff! #GoBucks | https://t.co/5oFdT25DlSpic.twitter.com/8roxzA4WDC Ohio State Women's Hockey (@OhioStateWHKY) July 23, 2026Andrew Agozzino recently announced his retirement from hockey and also already has a new gig with the Utah Mammoth. The former Avalanche forward joins the Tucson Roadrunners staff.Excited to keep Agozzino in the organization! Recently retired forward Andrew Agozzino will remain in the organization as an assistant coach for the Tucson Roadrunners. Read more here: https://t.co/rgdAox4YPFpic.twitter.com/YgJEkRIGmm Utah Mammoth (@utahmammoth) July 24, 2026