A top defenseman has taken on the challenge of negotiating a contract extension with his NHL team, solidifying his status as the league’s highest-paid player. The move comes as the player faces heightened expectations amid his team’s recent success and his own standout performance. With the new deal in place, he now commands one of the most lucrative contracts in professional hockey. The development underscores his growing influence and the high stakes surrounding his future with the franchise.

Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league’s highest paid player  WTNH.com