Makar signs the NHL’s richest deal at $163.2M over eight years, securing a record contract for the Avalanche.
The Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes is underway with a dynamic start. Teams are balancing high-stakes play with personal life events as players welcome newborns during the playoffs.
Cale Makar has secured an eight-year extension worth $163.2 million, averaging $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The contract highlights Colorado’s championship window as star players remain under long-term deals, while the cap will shape how the deal unfolds over time.