Cale Makar Thanks Avalanche Fans After Record $163 Million Deal
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 29
Cale Makar Thanks Avalanche Fans After Record $163 Million Deal
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Aug 29
Summary
$163 million man Cale Makar thanked Colorado fans after signing the eight-year extension, saying he wants to help bring the Stanley Cup back to Denver.
The deal makes Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history and the first to reach a $20 million season, locking up Colorado's franchise defenseman through 2034-35.
Makar, 27, has twice topped 90 points, cleared 75 points four times and won two Norris Trophies, underscoring why the Avalanche made the record investment.
Colorado's commitment secures a cornerstone for the next decade, though the contract's size could tighten roster-building flexibility as the club chases another title.