Cale Makar Explains Why He Chose to Stay With the Avalanche for Eight More Years

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitMessi's international retirement10 NFL breakout candidatesDjokovic's days numbered?NCAAF predictionsStory byStory byCale Makar Explains Why He Chose to Stay With the Avalanche for Eight More YearsRyan O’HaraMon, August 31, 2026 at 7:41 PM UTC·3 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWhat Makes Cale Makar's Avalanche Contract Truly HistoricCale Makar's record setting contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche could create a ripple effect across the NHL, with defenseman Quinn Hughes's camp in particular certainly paying extra close attention.Colorado Avalanche On SIWhy Avalanche making Cale Makar highest-paid NHL player ever was a no-brainerThe Colorado Avalanche made history recently with their new contract for Cale Makar . The Avalanche defenseman is set to earn $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in league history . His $163.2 million total contract value is also the highest handed out to any player. This is a monumental contract for a few reasons. Makar is […] The post Why Avalanche making Cale Makar highest-paid NHL player ever was a no-brainer appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsCale Makar’s Extension Nearly Equals Penguins’ Star Sidney Crosby’s Career EarningsOn Friday, it was announced by the Colorado Avalanche that they managed to re-sign defenseman Cale Makar to the richest deal in NHL history, an eight-year, $163.2 million extension that makes him the highest-paid player in League history on a per-year basis.And interestingly enough, by the contract wraps up following the 2034-35 NHL season, Makar […] The post Cale Makar’s Extension Nearly Equals Penguins’ Star Sidney Crosby’s Career Earnings appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementWhy comparing Lane Hutson’s contract to Cale Makar’s makes little senseCale Makar earned his deal after years of elite NHL success.The Big LeadCanadiens: Makar Earning More Than Hutson Is Normal But…Montreal Canadiens fans quickly pointed out that Lane Hutson's new contract has a much lower cap hit than Cale Makar's, but that shouldn't surprise anyone. Comparing Makar's second contract to Hutson's shows just how great a signing Kent Hughes made.The Hockey News - Montreal CanadiensMoritz Seider's Contract Looks Like A Steal After Cale Makar's Massive ExtensionMoritz Seider's value to the Detroit Red Wings compared to what he’s being paid makes his contract a tremendous bargain, especially in the wake of Cale Makar’s massive new extension with Colorado.The Hockey News - Detroit Red WingsDan’s Daily: Rejecting Trade Demands; Makar Reaction; Penguins OutlookThe fallout and reaction to Cale Makar’s massive payday continued as fans and pundits acquiesced to the new world we’re […]Pittsburgh Hockey NowDeen’s Daily: Fallout of Makar’s New Deal; What Happens With Minnesota and Quinn HughesCale Makar’s new deal is certainly going to change things around the NHL. What does it mean for Quinn Hughes’ […]Colorado Hockey NowFlorida Panthers Sitting Out this Summer of Huge Contracts. 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The post Maple Leafs Might Have Dodged a Bullet with Zach Werenski appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVY5 Highest-Paid WHL Alumni For The 2026-27 NHL SeasonA look at the top five highest-paid WHL alumni in the NHL this season.The Hockey NewsThe Hockey News Big Show: Could Connor Hellebuyck Sit Out For The 2026-27 Season?Michael Traikos, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Augello break down Cale Makar’s historic contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Connor Hellebuyck’s future with the Winnipeg Jets, and more.The Hockey NewsAvalanche’s Martin Necas Cracks NHL Network’s Top 50 Players List for First TimeComing off the first 100-point season of his career, Colorado Avalanche forward Martin Necas is receiving another nod of recognition. 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