Cale Makar vs Miro Heiskanen
Cale Makar vs Miro Heiskanen: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Cale Makar and Miro Heiskanen?
Makar and Heiskanen, both top defencemen from the 2017 draft class, often draw comparisons due to their similar playing styles and impact on their respective teams.
Cale Makar
Key numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 70
- NHL AssistsOver 100
- NHL PointsOver 170
- NHL Playoff GoalsOver 20
- NHL Playoff PointsOver 30
Top honours
- Stanley Cup2022 with Colorado Avalanche
- Conn Smythe Trophy2022 playoffs MVP
- Calder Memorial TrophyRookie of the Year, 2020
- Norris Memorial TrophyBest Defenceman, 2022
- Norris Memorial TrophyBest Defenceman, 2025
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Miro Heiskanen
Key numbers
- NHL GoalsOver 60
- NHL AssistsOver 90
- NHL PointsOver 150
Top honours
- Norris Memorial Trophy2021
- All-StarMultiple selections