A top defenseman has secured what is being called a historic contract in the NHL, agreeing to an eight-year extension worth over $160 million. The deal, set to begin next summer, will make him the highest-paid defenseman in league history, with an average annual value exceeding $20 million. The move underscores his rising status as one of the game’s most dominant players. Fans and analysts are already dissecting how this landmark agreement reshapes the salary cap landscape.

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 […]