Avalanche D Cale Makar becomes NHL's first $20M player in massive deal

Breaking NewsAvalanche star Cale Makar agrees to largest deal in NHL historyRead moreTRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byAvalanche D Cale Makar becomes NHL's first $20M player in massive dealAvalanche D Cale Makar becomes NHL's first $20M player in massive dealMike Brehm, USA TODAYFri, August 28, 2026 at 9:58 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesBREAKING 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 AvalancheMajor 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.HockeyFeedCale 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 SIAdvertisementAdvertisementReport: 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 NowMorning Flurries: Avalanche expected to announce Cale Makar contract extension todayGimme, gimme, gimme!SB NationAvalanche 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.HEAVYWhat 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 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 OilersCelebrini 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 NowCale 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 IslandersSharks 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.ClutchPointsDeen’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 NewsAvalanche Have Too Much Talent for This Problem to ContinueThe Colorado Avalanche have a plethera of talent on their team, yet they rank near the bottom of the NHL in one area.Colorado Avalanche On SINHL Rumor Roundup: No Progress On A Quinn Hughes Contract, Latest On Erik KarlssonInternet rumors link Quinn Hughes to the New Jersey Devils while contract talks continue with the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, there's a prediction that Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson could join the Toronto Maple Leafs before the March trade deadline.The Hockey NewsTop 20 Sharks Prospects: #20 - The Moldovan GiantThe San Jose Sharks have one of the deepest prospect pools in the NHL, and they added quite a bit of talent to it this summer. Over the next few weeks, we'll be taking a look at their top 20 prospects and how they project to impact the organization in the long-run.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksColorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #7 Francesco Dell’ElceA young defenseman to keep an eye on.SB NationDevils Daily: Public Trade Demand; Yegorov Trajectory; Makar Deal InboundThe New Jersey Devils don’t have the most robust pipeline anymore. However, they still have some pieces that can prove […]SportsnautDeen’s Daily: National T.V. Schedule; Blackwood Skating in Toronto; PTOs Coming SoonThe NHL’s rights holders released their national T.V. schedules for the upcoming season, and the Colorado Avalanche are heavily featured. […] The post Deen’s Daily: National T.V. Schedule; Blackwood Skating in Toronto; PTOs Coming Soon appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey Now