Hockey Hall of Famer Breaks Down the Biggest Question Surrounding Cale Makar’s Record Contract

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitTiger's guilty pleaAngels sold for $4BNCAAF predictionsNFL news, live updatesStory byStory byHockey Hall of Famer Breaks Down the Biggest Question Surrounding Cale Makar’s Record ContractRyan O’HaraWed, September 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM UTC·6 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCale Makar Explains Why He Chose to Stay With the Avalanche for Eight More YearsCale Makar explains why staying in Colorado was never in doubt as he begins the next chapter of his career with the Avalanche.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAvalanche news: Joe Sakic's 'superstars' message after historic Cale Makar contractThe Colorado Avalanche paid Cale Makar big bucks when they signed him to a new eight-year contract extension. In fact, they paid their franchise defenseman more than any player in league history. Makar will make $20.4 million per year over the next eight seasons , starting in 2027-28. Much has been said about the Avalanche and their decision to pay […] The post Avalanche news: Joe Sakic's 'superstars' message after historic Cale Makar contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsAdvertisementAdvertisementCale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league's highest paid playerThe title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history. With it, of course, comes great expectations for the Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman. “I’m a guy that just puts a lot of pressure on myself to do well year in, year out,” Makar said Monday at a news conference on the heels of a deal he signed late last week that will keep him with Colorado through the 2034-35 season.Associated PressCale Makar Never Wavered on Eight-Year Term With AvalancheAs soon as the NHL and NHLPA came to terms on a new collective bargaining agreement last year, the focus […]Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Superstar Predicted Cale Makar’s $20 Million Payday Nearly Two Years AgoAn Avalanche superstar casually predicted Cale Makar could make $20 million, and nearly two years later, that prediction has become reality.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheWinners and Losers of Cale Makar's Historic Contract Extension with AvalancheCale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche have secured their future together, but the historic contract extension will invariably make an impact across the NHL.Colorado Avalanche On SI3 burning Avalanche questions entering 2026-27 NHL seasonCale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche are coming off a brutal loss in the Western Conference Final last season. They were matched up with a red-hot Vegas Golden Knights team in that Final. The Avalanche were the better team on paper, but things did not play out that way on the ice. The Golden Knights rolled over Colorado , winning the series in a […] The post 3 burning Avalanche questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsCertainty Amidst Chaos: Why The Colorado Avalanche Are Stanley Cup Favorites In 2026-27Predicting how most NHL teams will do is a tall task. But with the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche icing a similar team to last year, it’s easy to see them winning it all.The Hockey NewsPuck Drop Preview: 2026-27 Colorado AvalancheLast Word On Hockey‘s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2026-27 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2026-27 Colorado Avalanche. …Last Word on SportsWild's Guerin On How Makar's Extension Impacts Hughes: 'Quinn Might Be After Different Things'After Cale Makar signed a massive eight-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes' next contract has come into the spotlight. Wild GM Bill Guerin isn't concerned about where their negotiations currently stand.The Hockey NewsBlue Jackets May Have Zach Werenski Problem After Makar DealThe Columbus Blue Jackets could have a bit of a pickle on their hands with Zach Werenski, now that Cale Makar has reset the bar. The post Blue Jackets May Have Zach Werenski Problem After Makar Deal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBill Guerin Remains Confident In Quinn Hughes Talks Despite Uncertainty Over What Wild Star WantsGeneral manager Bill Guerin navigates high-stakes negotiations as the Cale Makar benchmark looms, waiting for the superstar defenseman to define his priorities for a long-term extension.The Hockey News - Minnesota WildThe Hockey News Picks Colorado To Win The Stanley Cup. But There’s More To The StoryThe Hockey News has picked Colorado to win the Stanley Cup, but a closer look at last season’s playoff exit and the Avalanche’s offseason reveals a far more complicated championship picture.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheAvalanche Have Nothing Left to Prove in the Regular SeasonThe Colorado Avalanche dominated the NHL during the 2025-26 regular season, but what will another season like that do?Colorado Avalanche On SIDeen’s Daily: Makar Wanted Eight Years All Along; Necas is Top-50; Hometown Remix Jersey Leaked!Cale Makar and Joe Sakic talked about the historic contract the superstar defenseman signed. I wrote about one of the […]Colorado Hockey NowThe Golden Knights’ $25.5 Million Gamble Suddenly Looks Like A BargainThe Golden Knights’ biggest contracts are suddenly looking like bargains as the NHL’s salary cap and superstar market continue to explode.The Hockey News - Las Vegas Golden KnightsNHL Insider Hints At Historic Extension For Maple Leafs’ Auston MatthewsIt’s going to be interesting to see whether or not the Toronto Maple Leafs are able to make a sizable improvement on their performance from last season to this season considering the major changes that general manager John Chayka has made, both on the ice, behind the bench, and in their front office.Right now, the […] The post NHL Insider Hints At Historic Extension For Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYGM Bill Guerin Reveals Quinn Hughes' Unique Contract Challenges Ahead of Free AgencyWild GM Bill Guerin made a concerning admission about Quinn Hughes' future in Minnesota heading into his contract year.Athlon SportsWild's Bill Guerin 'confident' in Quinn Hughes talks with season nearingWild GM Bill Guerin says the sides are "talking all the time."BringMeTheSports