2026-09-01
Joe Sakic Reacts After Signing Cale Makar to Massive Contract -
Colorado Avalanche president of hockey operations/general manager Joe Sakic reacted after signing defenseman Cale Makar to a massive deal.The Avalanche officially announced Makar’s eight-year, $163.2 million extension on Friday. The extension comes with a $20.4 million average annual value (AAV), making Makar the highest-paid player in the league when his deal kicks in next season, […] The post Joe Sakic Reacts After Signing Cale Makar to Massive Contract appeared first on HEAVY.
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Avalanche Next Target After Cale Makar Contract Extension -
The Colorado Avalanche could have one more target to focus on after securing their franchise defenseman to a long-term extension. The post Avalanche Next Target After Cale Makar Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.
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Cale Makar’s Extension Nearly Equals Penguins’ Star Sidney Crosby’s Career Earnings -
On Friday, it was announced by the Colorado Avalanche that they managed to re-sign defenseman Cale Makar to the richest deal in NHL history, an eight-year, $163.2 million extension that makes him the highest-paid player in League history on a per-year basis.And interestingly enough, by the contract wraps up following the 2034-35 NHL season, Makar […] The post Cale Makar’s Extension Nearly Equals Penguins’ Star Sidney Crosby’s Career Earnings appeared first on HEAVY.
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Wild GM Guerin Discusses Quinn Hughes Contract Talks Amid Makar’s Benchmark -
Colorado Avalanche defenceman Cale Makar made NHL history last week when he signed a whopping eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension that will likely keep the blue-liner in the Mile High City for the rest of his career. With that precedent set, all eyes turned to the Minnesota Wild, whose quest to keep their own game-breaking dynamic defenceman for the long haul has not yet yielded the same results. Quinn Hughes, entering his final year under contract, became eligible to sign a contract with the Wild on July 1, but with less than a month before the regular season begins, he…
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Keeler: Avalanche, Cale Makar won’t win another Stanley Cup until Joe Sakic finds more Logan O’Connors -
No. 8 is an Avalanche for life, and he deserves that, too. But that also puts the onus now on general manager Joe Sakic to make sure Cale's life doesn't turn miserable after 2028.
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Joe Sakic’s ‘superstars’ message after historic Cale Makar contract -
The Colorado Avalanche paid Cale Makar big bucks when they signed him to a new eight-year contract extension. In fact, they paid their franchise defenseman more than any player in league history. Makar will make $20.4 million per year over the next eight seasons, starting in 2027-28. Much has been said about the Avalanche and […] The post Joe Sakic’s ‘superstars’ message after historic Cale Makar contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Joe Sakic on Makar Contract: ‘You Can’t Win Without Superstars’ -
Highlights Joe Sakic defended paying Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon with one blunt line about superstars Sakic said Makar’s injury was a big reason Colorado lost the Western Conference Final Read below for what Makar predicted about MacKinnon’s next contract Joe Sakic isn’t apologizing for the biggest contract in NHL history. Colorado’s president of hockey […] The post Joe Sakic on Makar Contract: ‘You Can’t Win Without Superstars’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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‘Who knows what he’s gonna want?’: Bill Guerin on Quinn Hughes’ future contract negotiations -
As the NHL’s salary cap grows, and gargantuan contracts get handed out across the league, general managers sit in anxious anticipation knowing their turn will come to shell out record-setting money to a star player. After defenseman Cale Makar was recently made the highest-paid player in NHL history by the Colorado Avalanche, the next big-name defenseman in line for an extension is the Minnesota Wild‘s Quinn Hughes, who is entering the final season of his current six-year, $47.1 million contract. On Monday, Wild general manager Bill Guerin visited the Minnesota State Fair and gave a radio interview to the Chad…
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Cale gets richest deal in NHL history, now what?—”Scrappy” Will Petersen breaks it down on the Drive -
The Drive welcomes in Will Petersen, “the Scrapster” to discuss Cale’s new deal and what the Avs might do next.They get into the mutual benefits of an 8-year term, and how this deal sets the stage for future negotiations within the team. #nhl #avalanche
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire Backs NHL Expansion for Avalanche Division -
Houston Mayor John Whitmire has officially backed the NHL's expansion efforts to the major Texas city and detailed how he plans to support a potential incoming franchise, which would be a natural fit for the Colorado Avalanche's Central Division.
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Cale Makar Never Wavered on Eight-Year Term With Avalanche -
As soon as the NHL and NHLPA came to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement last year, the focus […] The post Cale Makar Never Wavered on Eight-Year Term With Avalanche appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Avalanche’s Makar embraces pressure of becoming NHL’s highest paid player -
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history. With it, of course, comes great expectations for the Colorado Avalanche standout defenceman. Like more gaudy stats and deep Stanley Cup runs. Pressure becomes part of the price tag for signing a $163.2 million, eight-year extension that kicks in next season. Pressure, the two-time Norris Trophy winner asserted, he welcomes. “I’m a guy that just puts a lot of pressure on myself to do well year in, year out,” Makar said Monday at a news conference on the heels of a…
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Signing Cale Makar for eight more years is a HUGE WIN for the Avalanche! | Dover and Cecil -
Cale Makar has signed the biggest contract in NHL history. Hear the breakdown of the numbers, the term, and why this is considered a major victory for the Avalanche. #denversports #denver #colorado #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #avs #goavsgo #hockey #nhl #stanleycup #doverandcecil
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Massive Makar deal should age well for Avalanche -
Massive Makar deal should age well for Avalanche
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The Hockey News Big Show: Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 NHL Season? -
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello break down Cale Makar’s historic contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets, and more.
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The Hockey News Big Show: Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 NHL Season? -
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello break down Cale Makar’s historic contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets, and more.
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Avalanche’s Makar embraces pressure of becoming NHL’s highest paid player -
The title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history.
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Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league’s highest paid player -
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history. With it, of course, comes great expectations for the Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman. Like more gaudy stats and deep Stanley Cup runs. Pressure becomes part of the price tag for signing a $163.2 million, eight-year The post Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league’s highest paid player appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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What Cale Makar’s 8-Year Extension Means for the Avalanche | Shapiro and Piro -
Cale Makar is staying in Colorado for the long haul after signing an 8-year extension with the Avalanche. Shapiro and Piro break down what the deal means for Makar, the Avs’ salary cap picture, and the future of the franchise as they continue to build around one of the best defensemen in the NHL. We also discuss how the extension impacts Colorado’s Stanley Cup window, the core moving forward and why locking up Makar is one of the most important moves the Avalanche could make. 🔥 Don’t miss the latest updates on Denver’s top teams from Shapiro and Piro —…
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Cale Makar’s Negotiations Focused On Avalanche’s Long-Term Success -
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar and general manager Joe Sakic sat down for questions following a record-breaking contract extension on Friday. Makar will become the first player in NHL history to carry a cap hit above $20MM when the deal goes into effect in 2027. The eight-year extension will double Makar’s time in Colorado, where […]
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Morning Bag Skate 8/31-9/6 -
This is your thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS Blackhawks, Korchinski agree to terms on contract extension (SCH) (Tribune) Nazar hopes to convert more opportunities this season with new teeth, new teammate (Sun-Times) Hawks Corner — Could the Hawks even make Byram successful if it were possible? (Fels) Blackhawks Top 25 Under 25: Greene, Nestrasil lead group ranked 11-15 (
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2026-08-31
Dover and Cecil | Hour 4 | 08.31.26 -
In the final hour, Dover and Cecil discussed how Cale Makar’s new deal can impact the Avalanche and the rest of the NHL. Will Makar win another Stanley Cup during this new contract? In “Bo-Knows,” the guys broke down what Bo Nix has learned this year in training camp as he heads into the regular season. The guys closed out the show reacting to the latest info with Jonathon Cooper’s situation.
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‘It wasn’t really a negotiation’: Avalanche, Makar on how eight-year deal came together -
While many might think a record-breaking deal might have taken a lot of hoop-jumping to get through, that apparently wasn’t the case in the Mile High City. Colorado Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic and defenseman Cale Makar met with the media on Monday, the first time since Makar signed an eight-year contract extension, which will see him be paid $20.4 million, a new NHL record, through the 2034-25 campaign. Sakic noted that making such a deal with a player of Makar’s caliber was a no-brainer. “I think it’s huge. It’s huge for the organization, for the city. Obviously, we’re really…
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Cale Makar teki NHL-historiaa – NHL-legenda paljasti, kuinka helppo jättipäätös lopulta oli -
Cale Makarin ennätyksellisen jatkosopimuksen voisi kuvitella vaatineen Colorado Avalanchelta pitkää harkintaa ja vaikeita neuvotteluja. GM Joe Sakicin mukaan asia oli käytännössä päinvastoin: Makarin pitäminen Denverissä oli itsestään selvä ratkaisu. Makar on tehnyt Avalanchen kanssa kahdeksanvuotisen jatkosopimuksen, jonka myötä hänen vuosipalkkansa nousee 20,4 miljoonaan dollariin. Kyseessä on uusi NHL-ennätys. Yksikään toinen pelaaja ei ole aiemmin nauttinut […]
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‘It wasn’t really a negotiation’: Avalanche, Makar on how eight-year deal came together -
Makar signed the largest contract in NHL history last week, an eight-year deal worth over $163 million.
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Joe Sakic paljastaa Cale Makarin sopimuksen kulissit – ”Ei ollut edes neuvottelu -
Colorado Avalanche ja tähtipuolustaja Cale Makar solmivat hiljattain NHL-historian rahakkaimman sopimuksen. Kahdeksan vuoden jatkosopimus on arvoltaan peräti 163,2 miljoonaa dollaria ja tuo Makarille 20,4 miljoonan dollarin vuotuisen keskipalkan. Sopimus alkaa kaudella 2027–28. Avalanchen GM Joe Sakic ja Makar kommentoivat sopimusta maanantaina ensimmäistä kertaa sen julkistamisen jälkeen. Sakicin mukaan neuvottelut etenivät poikkeuksellisen helposti, eikä Makarin jatkosta […]
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Avalanche Press Conference LIVE (August 31, 2026) -
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Winners and Losers of Cale Makar's Historic Contract Extension with Avalanche -
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche have secured their future together, but the historic contract extension will invariably make an impact across the NHL.
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The Hockey News Big Show: Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 Season? -
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello break down Cale Makar’s historic contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets, and more.
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The Hockey News Big Show: Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 Season? -
Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello break down Cale Makar’s historic contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets, and more.
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Avalanche Press Conference LIVE (August 31, 2026) -
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Cale Makar is LOCKED IN for the next NINE YEARS! | Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth -
Stokley and Evans with Mark Schlereth discuss Cale Makar’s decision to sign a long-term, 9-year contract with the Colorado Avalanche. They weigh the pros and cons of this deal versus a shorter-term contract that would have allowed him to ‘bet on himself’. #denversports #denver #colorado #coloradoavalanche #avalanche #avs #goavsgo #hockey #nhl #stanleycup #stokleyandevans
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Cale Makar Officially Ready to Be With Avalanche for Remainder of Career -
Cale Makar has made his intentions to play his entire NHL career for the Colorado Avalanche crystal clear following his historic contract extension.
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Quinn Hughes teki valintansa – Lähde: Tässä seurassa NHL-supertähti haluaa pelata -
Colorado Avalanchen tähtipuolustaja Cale Makarin tuoreen megasopimuksen uskotaan yleisesti jouduttavan myös Minnesota Wildin jatkosopimusneuvotteluja viimeisen sopimusvuotensa aloittavan Quinn Hughesin kanssa. Kahden superpuolustajan sopimusneuvotteluj
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Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #5 Christian Humphreys -
The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by Mile High Hockey staff members. Seven writers have ranked players under the age of 25 in the Colorado Avalanche organization as of September 1, 2026. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked. When the Colorado Avalanche selected Christian Humphreys in the seventh round of the […]
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Penguins Back on the Ice Ahead of Training Camp -
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken the ice! Well, some of them and Nick Belsky discusses a few players that have begun informal training for the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to the continued disrespect thrown at Penguins' center Ben Kindel, and a history-making deal between Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche — tune in! Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Penguins #NHL #PittsburghPenguins #Hockey #Podcast #Pens #LetsGoPens #Pittsburgh #HockeyPodcast #TipOfTheIceBurgh #TOTIB #Pod
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Penguins Back on the Ice Ahead of Training Camp -
On this episode of Tip of the Ice-Burgh, the Pittsburgh Penguins have taken the ice! Well, some of them and Nick Belsky discusses a few players that have begun informal training for the 2026-27 season. He also reacts to the continued disrespect thrown at Penguins’ center Ben Kindel, and a history-making deal between Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche — tune in! Check out our latest episodes 👉 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCEXcpGhPx_ijFhVZOT1WVSRtaAsnkg5 ————————————————————————————- 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0xEz2obkC3dpVjLlns2Qgi 🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tip-of-the-ice-burgh-podcast/id1497683396 Find us on Twitter: https://x.com/IceBurghPodcast —————————————————&#
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Avalanche’s Martin Necas Cracks NHL Network’s Top 50 Players List for First Time -
Coming off the first 100-point season of his career, Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas is receiving another nod of recognition. […] The post Avalanche’s Martin Necas Cracks NHL Network’s Top 50 Players List for First Time appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Monday Rumor Roundup: Makar's Record Deal, A Hellebuyck Holdout Threat, And Gauthier Still Unsigned -
Cale Makar signs a record-breaking $163.2M extension with Colorado, resetting the defenseman market just as talk surfaces of a possible season-long Connor Hellebuyck holdout. Plus: Cutter Gauthier's standoff with Anaheim, Detroit's GM search drags on, and all 32 teams' rumors and fan mood.
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NHL:n hurja ennätys on vaarassa – konkaripuolustaja lähestyy historiallista rajapyykkiä -
Brent Burns on enää 57 ottelun päässä NHL:n kaikkien aikojen pisimmästä yhtäjaksoisesti pelattujen otteluiden putkesta. Colorado Avalanchen kokenut puolustaja on pelannut tähän mennessä peräti 1 007 peräkkäistä NHL-ottelua. Edellään hänellä on enää Phil Kessel, jonka uskomaton putki kesti 1 064 ottelua. Kanadan paidassa maailmanmestaruutta ja World Cupin voittoa juhlinut Burns voi hyvinkin saavuttaa Kesselin lukeman […]
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Nazar Talks Preparation, Kane Chemistry, 98 at 44, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
We’ll start our Monday with a nice piece from Ben Pope at the Chicago Sun-Times in which he caught up with Blackhawks forward Frank Nazar. They talked about him hoping to not see a dentist for replacement work any time soon and what he worked on this summer. A couple comments from Nazar stood out to me. First, regarding his summer preparation: ‘‘I’ve focused a lot on using my speed to attack wide or drive the play,’’ Nazar said. ‘‘And then if plays aren’t there, pulling and finding something late or finding the slot. [I’m] always trying to threat
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Makar signs record 8-year, $163.2 million contract with Avalanche, worth $20.4M annually -
Cale Makar became the NHL’s first $20 million man on Friday. The 27-year-old defenseman signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche. The deal, which begins next season, is worth $20.4 million annually and is the richest contract … Continue reading → The post Makar signs record 8-year, $163.2 million contract with Avalanche, worth $20.4M annually first appeared on Pro Hockey News.
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Deen’s Daily: Avalanche’s Offseason Moves; Where They Rank Around the NHL: Landing Spots for Hellebuyck, Larkin -
The Colorado Avalanche have had a busy offseason. The Hockey News ranked their offseason highly on the league-wide list. Is […] The post Deen’s Daily: Avalanche’s Offseason Moves; Where They Rank Around the NHL: Landing Spots for Hellebuyck, Larkin appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Mammuttisopimus räjäytti NHL-markkinat – nyt toisen supertähden hinta voi karata uusiin sfääreihin -
Cale Makarin jättimäinen jatkosopimus muutti Quinn Hughesin tilanteen kertaheitolla entistä mielenkiintoisemmaksi. Minnesota Wild joutuu nyt pohtimaan, onko seuralla varaa pitää tähtipuolustajansa vai käykö NHL:n kuumimpana käyvä sopimusneuvottelu lopulta liian kalliiksi. Colorado Avalanchen Makar allekirjoitti perjantaina kahdeksan vuoden ja peräti 163,2 miljoonan dollarin sopimuksen. Keskimääräinen vuosipalkka nousee 20,4 miljoonaan dollariin, mikä tekee hänestä NHL:n parhaiten palkatun […]
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Market sees Avalanche among favorites to win 2027 Stanley Cup -
Market sees Avalanche among favorites to win 2027 Stanley Cup
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Monday Morning Fly By: Out with the old -
*We are just about to turn the calendar page to September, and it sure feels like things are beginning to ramp up already. We’re still a little ways away from things kicking off for the Flyers, but one of their most intriguing prospects in Maksim Sokolovskii is already kind of popping off in the OHL preseason, which is fun. [BSH] *Speaking of prospects and the rest of the young core, Danny Briere doesn’t seem to think they’re all the way where they need to be just yet. [BSH] *He also shared some thoughts in that recent interview on why th
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NHL:n palkkakehitys karannut täysin käsistä – Aleksander Barkov saamassa käsiinsä avaimet dynastiaan -
Kun Cale Makar teki jatkosopimuksen Colorado Avalanchen kanssa, rikki meni jo 20 miljoonan dollarin vuosiansioiden raja. Koko NHL:n palkkarakenne on mennyt yhden kesän aikana niin radikaalisti uusiksi, että maltillisilla korvauksilla koko pelaajarunkonsa vuosiksi sitoneilla Florida Panthersilla ja Carolina Hurricanesilla on mahdollisuus rakentaa dynastia.
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NHL:n palkkakehitys karannut täysin käsistä – Aleksander Barkov saamassa käsiinsä avaimet dynastiaan -
Kun Cale Makar teki jatkosopimuksen Colorado Avalanchen kanssa, rikki meni jo 20 miljoonan dollarin vuosiansioiden raja. Koko NHL:n palkkarakenne on mennyt yhden kesän aikana niin radikaalisti uusiksi, että maltillisilla korvauksilla koko pelaajarunkonsa vuosiksi sitoneilla Florida Panthersilla ja Carolina Hurricanesilla on mahdollisuus rakentaa dynastia.
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Why Avalanche making Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history was a no-brainer -
The Colorado Avalanche made history recently with their new contract for Cale Makar. The Avalanche defenseman is set to earn $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in league history. His $163.2 million total contract value is also the highest handed out to any player. This is a monumental contract for a few […] The post Why Avalanche making Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history was a no-brainer appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Blackhawks Know Thy Enemy: Colorado Avalanche Offseason Reset -
Today we finish our offseason reset series, a tour through the Central Division looking at the offseason moves made by the Blackhawks’ rivals. The final team finished last season at not only the top of the division, but the Colorado Avalanche claimed the Presidents Trophy as the best team in the NHL during the regular season. That dominant regular season did not translate into a championship, unfortunately. The Avalanche had to make some tough roster decisions this summer. The biggest departure was their general manager; Chris MacFarland moved on to the Nashville Predators. That meant Joe Sakic was back in the decision maker’s seat this summer. And he was busy. His latest move was signing defenseman
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TREY AUGUSTINE INTERVIEW & GM CANDIDATE REVIEW IN DETROIT – Winged Wheel Podcast – Aug. 30th, 2026 -
This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson’s unsigned contract, & Cale Makar’s record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) – Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) – Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he’s going into camp on a…
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TREY AUGUSTINE INTERVIEW & GM CANDIDATE REVIEW IN DETROIT - Winged Wheel Podcast - Aug. 30th, 2026 -
This Detroit Red Wings podcast welcomes top-ranked Red Wings prospect Trey Augustine for his first-ever interview on the show ahead of training camp! Hockeytown news & analysis covers the GM search candidates, Simon Edvinsson's unsigned contract, & Cale Makar's record-setting deal in Colorado. (00:00) - Intro & Episode Preview (05:40) - Trey Augustine Interview The goalie prospect on signing his entry-level contract, his thoughts on the Sebastian Cossa trade, his Michigan State years, back-to-back World Juniors golds, his ATO with the Grand Rapids Griffins, growing up watching Pavel Datsyuk at the Joe, and why he's going into camp on a mission. (37:40) - Red Wings Notes GM Search Update Jeff Kealty, Brett Peterson, and Scott White among the reported external interviews: what each candidate brings and why the lack of retreads is encouraging. Also notes on Eddie Genborg and the looming Mason/Lucas Raymond nightmare continuing on national broadcasts. (52:40) - Makar's Record Contract,
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Dobeš mi neodepsal, mrzí gólmanský objev. Léto snů si užívá naplno, Colorado tušil -
Před rokem znal jeho jméno málokdo, kromě půlhodiny v Maxa lize za sebou neměl větší zkušenost než českou juniorku. Odchod do zámoří ale Tobiáše Tvrzníka vystřelil vzhůru. Až k úspěšnému draftu, letence do Colorada a nakonec i reprezentaci.
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NHL:n palkkakehitys karannut täysin käsistä – Aleksander Barkov saamassa käsiinsä avaimet dynastiaan -
Kun Cale Makar teki jatkosopimuksen Colorado Avalanchen kanssa, rikki meni jo 20 miljoonan dollarin vuosiansioiden raja. Koko NHL:n palkkarakenne on mennyt yhden kesän aikana niin radikaalisti uusiksi, että maltillisilla korvauksilla koko pelaajarunkonsa vuosiksi sitoneilla Florida Panthersilla ja Carolina Hurricanesilla on mahdollisuus rakentaa dynastia.
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Moritz Seider's Contract Looks Like A Steal After Cale Makar's Massive Extension -
Moritz Seider's value to the Detroit Red Wings compared to what he’s being paid makes his contract a tremendous bargain, especially in the wake of Cale Makar’s massive new extension with Colorado.
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Hellebuyck Trade Market, Makar Extension & NHL RFA Updates ft. David Pagnotta & Conor McGahey -
On today’s episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period and Daily Faceoff Insider Edition to break down the biggest news from around the NHL, beginning with Connor Hellebuyck publicly requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets. They discuss potential Hellebuyck trade destinations, what Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff could be looking for in return, which teams have the assets to make a deal work, and where one of the NHL’s top goaltenders could ultimately land. Jeff and Dave also react to Cale Makar’s massive eight-year, $20.4 million AAV contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche and examine what the deal means for Quinn Hughes, the NHL defenseman market and future superstar contracts, including Connor McDavid. Plus, they check in on the NHL’s remaining restricted free agents, including Adam Fantilli, Cutter Gauthier and Simon Edvinsson, and discuss the Detroit Red Wings’ ongoing general manager search ahead of the 2026-27 season. Later, Colorado Ava
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2026-08-30
Avalanche’s Offseason Gets High Marks From The Hockey News -
The Colorado Avalanche have had a very similar offseason in 2026 to the one they had a year ago. And, […] The post Avalanche’s Offseason Gets High Marks From The Hockey News appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Deen’s Daily: Fallout of Makar’s New Deal; What Happens With Minnesota and Quinn Hughes -
Cale Makar’s new deal is certainly going to change things around the NHL. What does it mean for Quinn Hughes’ […] The post Deen’s Daily: Fallout of Makar’s New Deal; What Happens With Minnesota and Quinn Hughes appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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Weekly Cupcakes: Reactions as Makar re-signs -
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Three underappreciated aspects to Cale Makar’s game -
Three underappreciated aspects to Cale Makar’s game
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Dobeš mi neodepsal, mrzí gólmanský objev. Léto snů si užívá naplno, Colorado tušil -
Před rokem znal jeho jméno málokdo, kromě půlhodiny v Maxa lize za sebou neměl větší zkušenost než českou juniorku. Odchod do zámoří ale Tobiáše Tvrzníka vystřelil vzhůru. Až k úspěšnému draftu, letence do Colorada a nakonec i reprezentaci.
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Contratto da record per Makar, sarà il primo giocatore NHL da oltre 20 milioni a stagione -
DENVER – Cale Makar resterà a lungo uno dei punti di riferimento dei Colorado Avalanche. Il difensore 27enne ha firmato un prolungamento contrattuale di otto stagioni e complessivi 163.2 milioni di dollari, accordo che entrerà in vigore a partire dal campionato 2027/28 e lo legherà alla franchigia sino al termine della stagione 2034/35. L’intesa ha […]
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NHL dārgā starpsezona turpinās ar Makara rekordlielu līgumu -
Nacionālās hokeja līgas (NHL) klubs Kolorādo ″Avalanche″ panācis jaunu ilgtermiņa līgumu ar superzvaigzni Keilu Makaru.
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Obří smlouva pro hvězdu. Makar podepsal s Coloradem, rekord NHL se opět posunul -
Hvězdný obránce Cale Makar podepsal v zámořské NHL rekordní smlouvu s Coloradem na osm let za celkem 163,2 milionu dolarů (přibližně 3,38 miliardy korun). Sedmadvacetiletý Kanaďan si díky ní vydělá jako první hokejista v historii ligy v průměru přes 20 milionů dolarů za sezonu. Kontrakt začne platit od ročníku 2027/28. Avalanche o něm informovali na webu.
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Stjärnan stannar i Colorado – dyrast någonsin -
Colorados Cale Makar har skrivit på ett monsterkontrakt. Backstjärnan förlänger åtta år – mot en rekordlön på i snitt 20,4 miljoner dollar per säsong.
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Cale Makar Signs Up to Continue Avalanche Legacy
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Avalanche Signs Makar To Eight-Year Extension -
Cale Makar Signs Up to Continue Avalanche Legacy Related: Avalanche Signs Makar To Eight-Year Extension
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Cale Makar contract gives Avalanche something extremely valuable -
Cale Makar contract gives Avalanche something extremely valuable
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Makar, Avalanche överens om åttaårskontrakt
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Makars andra mål i matchen
Makar dubblar Avalanches ledning -
Makar, Avalanche överens om åttaårskontrakt Relaterat: Makars andra mål i matchen
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2026-08-29
Cale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extension -
Cale Makar has been bringing fans out of their seats since he made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019-20 season. He looked like a boy scout stepping onto the ice, but that timid look quickly gave way to that of a game-changing superstar. All it took was a few strides for NHL […] The post Cale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Sharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHL -
It didn’t take long for San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini to be surpassed for the title of highest-paid player in the NHL. Roughly a month after Celebrini signed his massive contract extension, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche took over the title and changed the landscape of contracts in the NHL, especially for defensemen, as the first player to surpass the $20 million threshold.
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Why the Avalanche Made the Right Call With Cale Makar’s High-Paying Extension -
The Colorado Avalanche have now made defenseman Cale Makar the highest-paid player in the NHL, and here's why that was exactly the right decision for the Avalanche to make when it came to his extension.
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Cale Makar Interview: ‘My Intention Was Always to Be an Av’ -
Highlights Cale Makar says staying in Colorado was always the plan and calls the new deal a “major step” toward it The eight-year, $163.2 million extension carries a $20.4 million cap hit, the richest in NHL history Read below for what Makar said about Joe Sakic promising publicly that the contract would get done Cale […] The post Cale Makar Interview: ‘My Intention Was Always to Be an Av’ appeared first on Gino Hard.
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Connor Hellebuyck trade request — should Avalanche chase a top‑tier goalie now? | Dover and Cecil -
Dover and Cecil dive into the Connor Hellebuyck trade request from the Winnipeg Jets, asking the big question: should the Avalanche make a move for one of the NHL’s best goaltenders at this point in their championship window? With Hellebuyck easily among the top goalies in the league, the debate centers on whether adding him would be the missing piece for another Stanley Cup run — or if the cost of acquiring him outweighs the benefits. The guys break down the tension between opportunity and risk, what Hellebuyck could bring to Colorado, and how this move would reshape the Avs’…
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Dobber’s Offseason Fantasy Grades – Colorado Avalanche -
For the last 23 years (13 with The Hockey News) Dobber has reviewed each team from a fantasy-hockey standpoint and graded them. The 24th annual review will appear here on Dobber Hockey throughout the summer. This is not a review of the likely performance on the ice or in the standings, but in the realm [...]
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Inside Cale Makar's Record-Shattering Contract With the Avalanche -
Cale Makar's $20.4 million AAV is the largest in NHL history, but the Avalanche's historic contract could look much different as the salary cap continues to rise.
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NHL-historia meni uusiksi – iso vaikutus kahteen supertähteen -
NHL-palkkataso nousi jälleen uudelle tasolle. Colorado Avalanchen Cale Makar on tehnyt kahdeksanvuotisen ja yhteensä 163,2 miljoonan dollarin arvoisen sopimuksen, joka on kokonaisarvoltaan NHL-historian suurin. Makarin sopimuksen keskimääräinen vuosipalkka on peräti 20,4 miljoonaa dollaria. Hänestä tulee samalla NHL-historian ensimmäinen pelaaja, jonka sopimuksen keskimääräinen vuosiarvo ylittää 20 miljoonan dollarin rajan. Ennätys ei tullut täysin yllätyksenä. Viimeisen 11 kuukauden […]
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Daily Bean: Makar Payday; Hellebuyck Trade Talk; 10 Bruins Games to Circle -
The Boston Bruins are still quiet through the depths of the NHL offseason, but the Avalanche made their star defenseman […] The post Daily Bean: Makar Payday; Hellebuyck Trade Talk; 10 Bruins Games to Circle appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.
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Dritter NHL-Rekordvertrag in diesem Sommer: Makar erhält Mega-Gehalt in Colorado -
Erstmals knackt in der NHL ein Spieler die Schallmauer von über 20 Millionen Dollar Jahresgahalt.
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Devils Watch: Makar Set Quinn Hughes’ Price. That’s Minnesota’s Problem -
Now that Cale Makar inked his historic new contract with the Avalanche, the Devils watch as the Wild juggle their Quinn Hughes problem.
newjerseyhockeynow.com
Contrats de plus de 100 millions signés en NHL -
Cale Makar vient donc de repousser une nouvelle fois les limites salariales de la NHL. Le défenseur des Colorado Avalanche a signé une prolongation de…
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Seurauskollisuudesta maksettiin kova hinta – Coloradon Stanley Cup -haaveet romuttuivat lopullisesti? -
Colorado Avalanche julkaisi varsin odotetun sopimuksen, kun joukkueen supertähti Cale Makarille annettiin kahdeksan vuoden mittainen jatkosopimus. Makar tienaa uudella sopimuksellaan yli 160 miljoonaa dollaria, mikä on kiva raha, mutta tuhoaa Avalanchen mestaruushaaveet, kirjoittaa Atleetin jääkiekkotoimittaja Nico Oksanen. Colorado Avalanche on onnistunut juhlimaan Stanley Cup -mestaruutta 2020-luvulla vain kertaalleen. Kuudesti Stanley Cup on ollut jaossa, mutta […]
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Cale Makarin uusi sopimus osoittaa Mikko Rantasen olleen vain sivupalanen Avalanchen koneistossa -
Mikko Rantanen ei ollut Colorado Avalanchelle korvaamaton, ja Cale Makarin uusi jatkosopimus osoittaa sen.
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5 quick thoughts on Cale Makar’s record extension and Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request -
It’s officially the end of summer, as two major developments took place in the NHL this week. Cale Makar signed a record extension with the Colorado Avalanche, inking an eight-year deal worth $20.4 million per season. Makar is the NHL’s highest-paid player, the league’s first 20-million dollar man, and his new contract is a reflection…
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PK Questions, 98 Highlights, Makar Money, and Other Blackhawks Bullets -
Thinking about the Blackhawks roster heading into the new season, my mind wandered to the penalty kill. Last year, the Hawks had one of the top units in the NHL; they were the best in the league before the trade deadline. I think we can safely assume the first two defensemen over the boards on the PK will be Alex Vlasic and Ian Cole this season. But, looking beyond those two, there are some questions. Wyatt Kaiser will likely see an increased role. But who will be the fourth defenseman killing penalties? Last year in Buffalo, Bowen Byram spent almost the same total ice time killing penalties (133:06 — 1:37 per game) as he did on the power play (131:02 — 1:36 per game). Assuming he’ll be part of the Blackhawks’ top power play unit, Chicago’s coaches may look at backing him off the penalty kill. And, considering Vlasic, Cole and Kaiser are all left-handed, there might be an opp
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Best AHL Penalty Shots | Goals & Saves | 2025-26 Season -
Check out the best silky dekes, top-shelf snipes, and clutch brick-wall saves from penalty shots during the 2025-26 @OfficialAHL season! We've been reading your comments and seeing that you've been looking for more goalie representation, so there's plenty of it in this video! 🤝 00:00 - Ville Koivunen (Goal) | Lehigh Valley vs Wilkes-Barre/Scranton | October 22 00:39 - Kyle Keyser (Save) | Chicago vs Colorado | February 7 01:30 - Jonathan Lekkerimäki (Goal) | San Jose vs Abbotsford | February 6 02:23 - Ryan Fanti (Save) | Rochester vs Syracuse | March 28 03:11 - Bokondji Imama (Goal) | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton vs Hershey | November 26 03:48 - Laurent Brossoit (Save) | Bakersfield vs San Jose | January 24 04:27 - Alex Nylander (Goal) | Toronto vs Chicago | June 14 05:47 - Brandon Halverson (Save) | Laval vs Syracuse | January 30 06:26 - Trey Fix-Wolansky (Goal) | Hartford vs Hershey | January 20 07:22 - Victor Östman (Save) | San Jose vs Coachella Valley | March 29 08:23 - Rem Pitlick (Go
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Which NHL teams bring the most intrigue to 2026-27? -
You can never really know what’s in store for a team until they hit the ice and the season gets underway, but some clubs feel more easily assessed than others at this point in the off-season. For example, it’s not a stretch to suggest the Colorado Avalanche are once again expected to set the pace (led by the NHL’s first-ever $20-million man!); or that the Vegas Golden Knights are all-in to return to the Stanley Cup Final. It’s safe to say the Carolina Hurricanes are built to run it back, and that the Montreal Canadiens continue to be a team…
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Dan’s Daily: Massive Makar Contract; Sabres Salivate; Malkin More Years? -
The NHL has its first $20 million man as the Colorado Avalanche kept Cale Makar out of the NHL rumor […] The post Dan’s Daily: Massive Makar Contract; Sabres Salivate; Malkin More Years? appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.
pittsburghhockeynow.com
NHL News: Cale Makar Signs Historic Extension with Colorado Avalanche -
The Colorado Avalanche and Barlett Hockey announced they have signed defenseman Cale Makar to a historic eight-year, $163.2 million extension. When the new contract kicks in on July 1, 2027, Makar will have an AAV of $20.4 million. Cale Makar signs an 8 year deal $163.2 million deal. $20.4 million AAV As mentioned this morning […]
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Deen’s Daily: Cale Makar Gets Paid; Largest Contract in NHL History; Celebrini Talks Contract, Captaincy -
Cale Makar is the highest-paid player in NHL history. Both in terms of total contract dollars and AAV. Macklin Celebrini […] The post Deen’s Daily: Cale Makar Gets Paid; Largest Contract in NHL History; Celebrini Talks Contract, Captaincy appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.
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$37 million for two players: the looming reality for the Minnesota Wild -
Cale Makar broke the bank yesterday with his new eight-year contract, which will begin next season and is worth $20.4 million annually—the highest amount in National Hockey League history. This record-breaking contract was awarded by the Colorado Avalanche. This demonstrates just how much the rise in the salary cap has clearly increased the value of […] The post $37 million for two players: the looming reality for the Minnesota Wild appeared first on Dose.ca.
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Cale Makar signs historic 8-year contract worth $163.2 million -
It was a historic day for both the Colorado Avalanche and superstar defenseman Cale Makar as he signed his eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million through the 2034-35 season. This contract sets a NHL record in terms of total value and the cap hit, which is a $20.4 million Annual Average Value, currently set as […]
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Morning Chirps: Makar hits the jackpot, a look around the Central Division -
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agree to the richest contract in NHL history.
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Reactions to Avalanche star Cale Makar’s mega-contract: ‘A unicorn deserves to break the bank’ -
There have been a few seismic moments in the NHL this summer as the financial situation changes rapidly.
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Makar erhält NHL-Rekordvertrag - 140 Mio. für 8 Jahre -
Der kanadische Verteidiger Cale Makar hat einen neuen NHL-Rekordvertrag unterschrieben. Der 27-Jährige verlängerte bei den Colorado Avalanche um acht Jahre und erhält dafür umgerechnet 140,2 Millionen Euro. Die 17,5 Millionen Euro Jahresgage sind bisher in der nordamerikanischen Eishockey-Liga ebenfalls noch nie erreicht worden. Makar wurde 2022 und 2025 als bester Verteidiger der NHL ausgezeichnet.
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NHL Notebook: Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history -
Cale Makar will be set for life. On Friday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche announced that the defenceman has signed an eight-year deal. He’ll also become the highest-paid player beginning in 2027-28, as he’s set to make $163.2 million over those eight years, or $20.4 million annually. NHL’s first $20M player, just shy of the max…
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Makar erhält NHL-Rekordvertrag - 140 Mio. für 8 Jahre -
Der kanadische Verteidiger Cale Makar hat einen neuen NHL-Rekordvertrag unterschrieben. Der 27-Jährige verlängerte bei den Colorado Avalanche um acht Jahre und erhält dafür umgerechnet 140,2 Millionen Euro. Die 17,5 Millionen Euro Jahresgage sind bisher in der nordamerikanischen Eishockey-Liga ebenfalls noch nie erreicht worden. Makar wurde 2022 und 2025 als bester Verteidiger der NHL ausgezeichnet.
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Avalanche’s salary cap situation isn’t as bad as you’d think after Cale Makar extension -
Avalanche’s salary cap situation isn’t as bad as you’d think after Cale Makar extension
milehighsticking.com
Saturday Habs Headlines: Kent Hughes’s work stands out amidst NHL mega deals -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Cale Makar’s new record contract shines a brighter light on the work Kent Hughes has done locking down his core. [Journal de Montreal] Around the league and elsewhere Makar’s eight-year contract extension carries an average annual value of $20.4 million. [NHL.com] Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski, and Matthew Schafer now see what a top defenceman’s value is. [NHL.com] Comparing Makar’s contract to those of other star defencemen around the league. [
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Makar erhält NHL-Rekordvertrag - 140 Mio. für 8 Jahre -
Der kanadische Verteidiger Cale Makar hat einen neuen NHL-Rekordvertrag unterschrieben. Der 27-Jährige verlängerte bei den Colorado Avalanche um acht Jahre und erhält dafür umgerechnet 140,2 Millionen Euro. Die 17,5 Millionen Euro Jahresgage sind bisher in der nordamerikanischen Eishockey-Liga ebenfalls noch nie erreicht worden. Makar wurde 2022 und 2025 als bester Verteidiger der NHL ausgezeichnet.
salzburg.com
20,4 miljoonaa dollaria vuodessa: Cale Makarin diili muutti pelin Quinn Hughesille -
Cale Makarin tuore jättisopimus saattaa vaikuttaa merkittävästi siihen, millaiseksi Quinn Hughesin seuraava sopimus Minnesotassa muodostuu. Colorado Avalanche kiinnitti tähtipuolustajansa kahdeksan vuoden jatkosopimuksella, jonka vuosipalkka on peräti 20,4 miljoonaa dollaria. Makarin sopimus nosti hänet NHL:n parhaiten palkatuksi pelaajaksi ja samalla puolustajien palkkakaton uudelle tasolle. Hughes on puolestaan viimeistä sopimusvuottaan pelaava 26-vuotias tähtipuolustaja, joka neuvottelee parhaillaan jatkosta […]
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