Cale Makar, Joe Sakic To Speak Publicly For First Time Since Historic Extension

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitMessi's international retirement10 NFL breakout candidatesDjokovic's days numbered?NCAAF predictionsStory byStory byCale Makar, Joe Sakic To Speak Publicly For First Time Since Historic ExtensionRyan O’HaraMon, August 31, 2026 at 3:29 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesWhy the Avalanche Made the Right Call With Cale Makar's High-Paying ExtensionThe Colorado Avalanche have now made defenseman Cale Makar the highest-paid player in the NHL, and here's why that was exactly the right decision for the Avalanche to make when it came to his extension.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.ClutchPointsWhat 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 SIAdvertisementAdvertisementCale Makar’s First Words Since Signing Blockbuster Extension: “I Just Really Didn’t See Myself Anywhere ElseCale Makar opened up about his decision to remain with the Colorado Avalanche after signing an eight-year extension that will keep him in Denver through the 2034-35 season.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheCale Makar's Monster Extension Moves Goalpost For Quinn HughesThe Minnesota Wild will have to ante up if they want to keep Quinn Hughes long-term.Lindy's SportsCale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extensionCale Makar has been bringing fans out of their seats since he made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019-20 season . He looked like a boy scout stepping onto the ice, but that timid look quickly gave way to that of a game-changing superstar. All it took was a few strides for NHL observers to realize they were looking at an elite skater, […] The post Cale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsSharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHLIt didn’t take long for San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini to be surpassed for the title of highest-paid player in the NHL. Roughly a month after Celebrini signed his massive contract extension, Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche took over the title and changed the landscape of contracts in the NHL, especially for defensemen, as the first player to surpass the $20 million threshold.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksWhy comparing Lane Hutson’s contract to Cale Makar’s makes little senseCale Makar earned his deal after years of elite NHL success.The Big LeadCale 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.HEAVYCanadiens: 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 NowFlorida Panthers Sitting Out this Summer of Huge Contracts. Their Time is ComingThis has been a summer of gigantic contracts handed out in the NHL, with one player after another getting the […]Florida 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 NowWeekly Cupcakes: Reactions as Makar re-signsColorado Avalanche News News Around the LeagueSB NationWhat Does Cale Makar’s New Contract Mean For Hurricanes RFA Alexander Nikishin?As the Carolina Hurricanes’ hockey season draws ever closer, one roster problem persists in Alexander Nikishin – the rookie defenseman […]SportsnautMakar’s $163.2M Extension Serves As A Reminder Of Why The Canucks Should Sign Zeev Buium Long-Term Sooner Rather Than LaterObserving the trends with players like Cale Makar and Bowen Byram, and even Quinn Hughes, should encourage the Canucks to not just re-sign him, but lock Zeev Buium up long-term sooner rather than later if they can.The Hockey News - Vancouver CanucksAvalanche’s Offseason Gets High Marks From The Hockey NewsThe Colorado Avalanche have had a very similar offseason in 2026 to the one they had a year ago. And, […]Colorado Hockey NowFlyers GM Danny Briere Pushes Back on Leo Carlsson Offer Sheet CriticismBriere defends the Flyers' aggressive $90-million gamble on Carlsson against discussion of the lasting effects.The Hockey News - Philadelphia FlyersSJHN Daily: Sharks Sign EBUG, NBC Hires New Pregame Live Host, Makar Surpasses Celebrini AAVThe San Jose Sharks promoted two San Jose Barracuda staff members and added four new members to their hockey operations […] The post SJHN Daily: Sharks Sign EBUG, NBC Hires New Pregame Live Host, Makar Surpasses Celebrini AAV appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.San Jose Hockey Now