Cale Makar contract makes him NHL's first $20M man: Why deal is worth it for Avalanche

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byCale Makar contract makes him NHL's first $20M man: Why deal is worth it for AvalancheMike Brehm, USA TODAYSat, August 29, 2026 at 12:42 AM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesReport: Cale Makar Closing In On Lucrative Extension With AvalancheThe Colorado Avalanche are closing in on an extension with superstar defenseman Cale Makar, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The […]Colorado Hockey NowBREAKING NEWS: Avalanche Sign Cale Makar To Record $163.2 Million ContractCale Makar is officially the highest-paid player in NHL history after the Colorado Avalanche signed their superstar defenseman to a record eight-year, $163.2 million extension.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAdvertisementAdvertisementCale Makar, Avalanche Extension Reportedly Nearing End ResultNHL insider Elliotte Friedman has stated Cale Makar's extension with the Colorado Avalanche is expected to become official very shortly.Colorado Avalanche On SIMajor update on Cale Makar from NHL insider Elliotte FriedmanThe Avalanche and their superstar defenseman appear to be on the verge of locking in a massive long-term deal.HockeyFeedReport: Cale Makar Extension Announcement Coming FridayIt appears the Colorado Avalanche are not yet ready to reveal the Cale Makar contract extension. The announcement will instead […]Colorado Hockey NowWhat does Cale Makar's $163M contract mean for the Wild and Quinn Hughes?Hughes has previously stated he would be open to re-signing with the Wild.BringMeTheSportsAvalanche Reportedly Closing in on big Decision With Cale MakarThe Colorado Avalanche have made a mountain of moves this off-season, and while they’ve not made a big addition after being very aggressive at the 2026 trade deadline, the front office has made moves to clear plenty of salary cap room moving forward.As a result, the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners are set to be a […] The post Avalanche Reportedly Closing in on big Decision With Cale Makar appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYMorning Flurries: Avalanche expected to announce Cale Makar contract extension todayGimme, gimme, gimme!SB NationWhat Cale Makar's Record-Breaking $163.2 Million Extension Means For The Wild, Quinn HughesMakar’s massive payday sets a pricey new benchmark for elite defensemen, leaving Minnesota to calculate the staggering cost of locking down superstar Quinn Hughes for the long term.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildHow Will Cale Makar's Record-Breaking Extension Impact Quinn Hughes' Negotiations?With Cale Makar signing his eight-year, $163.2-million extension in Colorado, Quinn Hughes' deal to stay in Minnesota might not be far behind. But how does the money and term affect Hughes' negotiations?The Hockey NewsHow Will the Cale Makar Deal Impact The Oilers And Evan Bouchard?As Cale Makar prepares to reset the market with a historic extension, Edmonton’s front office must brace for Evan Bouchard’s inevitable—and expensive—demands for a massive payday.The Hockey News - Edmonton OilersCale Makar Close to Monster Extension; How It Affects Schaefer & The IslandersOne year from now, Matthew Schaefer will be one year away from becoming a restricted free agent on July 1, 2028.The Hockey News - New York IslandersWho are the NHL's highest-paid players in 2026-27? See full breakdownAnaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson is the highest-paid player in 2026-27, but Macklin Celebrini and Cale Makar will pass him next season.USA TODAY SportsCelebrini on How New Contract, Record-Setting AAV Came TogetherNothing changes for Macklin Celebrini, even when his record-setting contract extension begins in 2027. Last month, the San Jose Sharks […] The post Celebrini on How New Contract, Record-Setting AAV Came Together appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.San Jose Hockey NowDeen’s Daily: Makar Extension On The Horizon; Hellebuyck Doubles Down On Trade Request; What’s Next For Winnipeg?Cale Makar is reportedly closing in on an extension with the Avalanche, one that could be announced today. Connor Hellebuyck […] The post Deen’s Daily: Makar Extension On The Horizon; Hellebuyck Doubles Down On Trade Request; What’s Next For Winnipeg? appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowNHL Off-Season Rankings: No. 8, Colorado AvalancheAs part of TheHockeyNews.com's current series ranking the off-seasons of every NHL team, we're focusing today's article on team No. 8 – the Colorado Avalanche.The Hockey NewsMacklin Celebrini Comments on Record-Setting Contract ExtensionThe San Jose Sharks rewarded franchise centerman Macklin Celebrini this summer with a historic $94 million contract extension across five years over the offseason. The $18.8 million average annual value is the richest deal in the history of the NHL. Celebrini’s new contract will not kick in until the 2027-2028 campaign as he has one […] The post Macklin Celebrini Comments on Record-Setting Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYSharks news: Macklin Celebrini gets real on team-friendly deal with San JoseA few weeks ago, the San Jose Sharks extended Macklin Celebrini , giving him a contract worth $94 million and $18.5 million AAV, starting in 2027-28. Now, Celebrini has dropped a truth bomb about taking the team-friendly deal , according to Max Miller of NHL.com. “That was at the front of my mind throughout the whole negotiation. I want to make […] The post Sharks news: Macklin Celebrini gets real on team-friendly deal with San Jose appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPoints