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Cale Makar practices for first time during Avalanche camp, ‘confident’ about being ready for opening night

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Cale Makar was a full participant in practice for the first time at Colorado Avalanche training camp, and is ‘confident’ he’ll be ready for opening night Oct. 11 against the Los Angeles Kings.

Makar dealt with a variety of injuries last season but said this is a lower-body issue. He had skated each of the past three days, but this was his first full practice with teammates. Makar did not wear a noncontact jersey, like others who are recovering from injuries have.

“Over the summer, I’ve done everything I can to put myself in the best spot possible.