* The Colorado Avalanche are thinking about how much money they have for players now and next year. They need to make sure they have enough money to pay for all the players they need to have on the team.
* A big part of their future money plans is already set because of a new contract for a player named Makar. This means they have to be careful with the money they have left for other players.
* The team needs to figure out the cost of filling the empty spots on their team before they decide which players to sign. Even small changes in player costs can make a big difference in their budget.