Taylor
Makar
L · COL
- WAR
- -0.2
- PTS
- 0
2025-26№ 496 / 615
Taylor Makar (Colorado Avalanche) stats and profile: offensive production, ice time, advanced stats, WAR and PAL rating.
Taylor Makar
#16LPlays: Left wing · 4% of faceoffs
Colorado Avalanche
HEIGHT : 191 cm · WEIGHT : 86 kg · SHOOTS : L
Born : March 12, 2001 · Calgary, Canada
Drafted : 2021 · COL · round 7, pick #220
Contract : $875,000 · 2026-27 → 2027-28 · Two-Way Contract · UFA
NHL record
| Year | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | Colorado Avalanche | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025-26 | Colorado Avalanche | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| NHL totals | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
Taylor Makar: our analysis
2025-26 season: 12 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 PTS, 0 +/-, 6:13 TOI. WAR -0.2 (496th of 615).
Taylor Makar is in his first season in the league. In 2025-26, He his WAR of -0.2 ranks 496th among 615 regulars, in the bottom quarter.
Breaking down his WAR (goals above average), no component is positive; the costliest: finishing (-0.6).
Taylor Makar's story
Born March 13, 2001, Taylor Makar reached the professional ranks through a fast-moving sequence of events that led him to Colorado’s system. He is the younger brother of Cale Makar and earned a shot within the Avalanche organization that began in 2025.
On March 31, 2025, he signed a one-year entry-level contract with the Colorado Avalanche and immediately reported to their AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, on an amateur tryout. That stint in the minors served as his first extended exposure to pro hockey and its demands.
Ahead of the 2025–26 campaign he attended the Avalanche’s training camp. He did not make the NHL roster out of camp and was assigned back to the Eagles to continue his development. On October 31, an injury to Gavin Brindley opened a short-term roster spot and Makar was recalled to the NHL.
He debuted a day later against the San Jose Sharks, logging 6:07 of ice time and one hit before being returned to Colorado the same day. The sequence underscores how quickly opportunity can arise and vanish at the top level, and how clubs use their AHL depth to respond to immediate needs.
His appearance carried an added note of significance for the franchise: with Taylor’s debut, two brothers wore Avalanche colours together for the first time in team history. At this stage, he presents as a developing forward who can be relied upon as organizational depth and who is being given controlled chances to prove himself in the NHL.
Facts drawn from Wikipédia, told in our own words.
Advanced stats
- TOI/GP
- 6:37
- PP TOI/GP
- 0:00
- SH TOI/GP
- 0:56
- Pts/GP
- 0.00
- EV points
- 0
- Hits
- 2
- Blocks
- 1
- Takeaways
- 0
- Corsi % (SAT)
- 24.0 %
- Off. zone starts
- 14.3 %
Stats and photos: NHL (NHL.com)
WAR and PAL ratings, 2025-26
How we rate →PAL Rating scores performance from 0 to 100 against players at the same position (50 = average player), starting from the player's strength, offensive or defensive. Value Rating compares that performance with what the player costs: 50 means paid what the play is worth.
WAR, 2025-26
How it's calculated →Wins added to the team, compared with a replacement-level player called up from the AHL.
-0.2
wins above replacement
-0.4 to -0.1 — 90% interval
496 of 615 forwards
-0.8 goals above replacement
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- EV offense
- -0.0
- EV defense
- -0.0
- Power play
- 0.0
- Penalty kill
- 0.0
- Shooting
- -0.6
- Penalties
- -0.3
- Average → replacement
- +0.2
In goals.
Player tracking (NHL EDGE)
League EDGE leaderboards →Speed, shot power, distance covered, time by zone: measured by chips in the puck and shoulder pads. 90th percentile = better than 90% of players.
- Hardest shot
- 74.6 km/h1st percentileleague avg. 130.1 km/h
- Top skating speed
- 37.1 km/h93rd percentileleague avg. 35.2 km/h
- Bursts over 20 mph, season
- 26th percentileleague avg. 21
- Offensive zone time
- 32.5 %0th percentileleague avg. 43.1 %
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- Total distance, season
- 3.4 km1st percentileleague avg. 52.2 km
- Distance, single-game high
- 2.16 km1st percentileleague avg. 4.52 km
- Offensive zone at 5v5
- 31.3 %0th percentileleague avg. 42.4 %
- Neutral zone time
- 17.9 %43rd percentileleague avg. 16.8 %
- Defensive zone time
- 49.6 %0th percentileleague avg. 40.1 %
Shooting
| Shots on goal | Goals | Shooting % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15th percentile | 024th percentile | 0.0 %3rd percentile |
| High danger | 115th percentile | 034th percentile | 0.0 %10th percentile |
| Mid range | 010th percentile | 054th percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
| Long range | 031st percentile | 092nd percentile | 0.0 %0th percentile |
Shots on goal by zone
2026-2027 regular season. Measured by puck and player tracking chips; the percentile ranks the player within the league.
Game log, 2026-27
NSH
TBLTaylor Makar: frequently asked questions
How many goals does Taylor Makar have in 2026-27?
Taylor Makar has 0 goals and 0 points (0 assists) in 2 games in 2026-27.
How old is Taylor Makar?
Taylor Makar is 25 years old: he was born on March 13, 2001.
How tall is Taylor Makar, and how much does he weigh?
Taylor Makar is 6'3" (191 cm) and weighs 190 lb (86 kg).
Where is Taylor Makar from?
Canada: Taylor Makar was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What team does Taylor Makar play for?
Taylor Makar plays for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL, at L, wearing number 16.
Is Taylor Makar injured?
No: Taylor Makar is not on the latest NHL injury report. This answer is updated throughout the season.
How good is Taylor Makar?
Taylor Makar produced -0.2 wins above replacement (WAR) in 2025-26, 496th of 615 players at his position in the NHL.
How much does Taylor Makar make?
Taylor Makar carries a cap hit of $875K per season, on a contract worth $1.8M in total over 2 years.
When does Taylor Makar's contract end?
Taylor Makar's contract runs through the 2027-28 season; he will then be an unrestricted free agent.
Is Taylor Makar a top-10 player at his position?
No: by WAR, he ranks 496th of 615 players at his position in the NHL in 2025-26. Our comparison tool puts him side by side with any other player.
What are Taylor Makar's career stats?
Over his NHL career, Taylor Makar has 14 games, 0 goals, 0 assists and 0 points. His best season: 2026-27, with 0 points in 2 games.
Where was Taylor Makar drafted?
Taylor Makar was drafted 220th overall (round 7) by Colorado Avalanche in 2021.
How does Taylor Makar perform in the playoffs?
Taylor Makar has not played in the NHL playoffs yet.
Does Taylor Makar have siblings?
Yes: his brother Cale Makar (also plays for Colorado).
What is Taylor Makar's nationality?
Taylor Makar is Canadian.
See also: his Colorado Avalanche teammates
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