The Colorado Avalanche agreed to terms late last night on a major contract extension for elite defenseman Cale Makar, who is entering the final year of his current $54 million pact. Makar boasts a historic resume with two Norris Trophies, a Calder, Conn Smythe, Stanley Cup, and the fastest 200 points by a defenseman ever—plus he’s the first to win the Hobey Baker, Calder, Norris, and Conn Smythe awards. The deal could hit $17-20 million AAV and set a benchmark for top blueliners.
August 27, 2026