Moritz Seider's Contract Looks Like A Steal After Cale Makar's Massive Extension

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitAaron Donald ends retirementTracking NFL roster cutsAEW All In resultsLLWS title game updatesStory byStory byMoritz Seider's Contract Looks Like A Steal After Cale Makar's Massive ExtensionMichael WhitakerSun, August 30, 2026 at 11:16 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCale Makar Signs Historic $163.2 Million Contract Extension with AvalancheColorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million extension carrying a $20.4 million AAV.Athlon SportsCale Makar contract makes him NHL's first $20M man: Why deal is worth it for AvalancheCale Makar's contract makes him the NHL's highest-paid player. He's well worth the payout.USA TODAY SportsAvalanche Set NHL History With Massive Cale Makar ExtensionAfter weeks of speculation as to what his next contract could look like, the Colorado Avalanche and defenseman Cale Makar have come together on an extension that has officially set NHL history.On Friday, the Avalanche announced that they have signed Makar to an NHL-record $163.2 million contract extension over eight seasons. This means that Makar […] The post Avalanche Set NHL History With Massive Cale Makar Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementAvalanche news: Cale Makar's 1st message to fans after historic contractThe Colorado Avalanche made hockey history on Friday when they re-signed defenseman Cale Makar. Makar signed a historic $163 million contract with Colorado, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. He is also the first player in NHL history to earn a salary of $20 million in a season. It’s a landmark deal for Makar and the Avalanche this […] The post Avalanche news: Cale Makar's 1st message to fans after historic contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.ClutchPointsInside Cale Makar's Record-Shattering Contract With the AvalancheCale Makar's $20.4 million AAV is the largest in NHL history, but the Avalanche's historic contract could look much different as the salary cap continues to rise.Colorado Avalanche On SIHow Cale Makar’s historic contract affects the future of the NHLThe largest NHL contract in league history was signed by Cale Makar today. He’ll be earning $163.2 million over the next 8 years, starting in 2027.Makar also becomes the first player in league history to be making an annual salary of over $20 million.At 19.61% of the cap, it’s the largest individual contract since Brad […] The post How Cale Makar’s historic contract affects the future of the NHL appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCale Makar signs historic 8-year contract worth $163.2 millionA $20.4 million cap hit per year is also record-setting.SB NationAvalanche’s Cale Makar speaks out after becoming NHL’s highest-paid playerCale Makar says Colorado has become a second home as he targets another Stanley Cup run.The Big LeadWhat 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 SICale 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's new contract puts spotlight on Quinn Hughes and the Wild.The clock is ticking and time is quickly running out.HockeyFeedSharks' 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 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 SIJoe Sakic Reacts After Signing Cale Makar to Massive ContractColorado Avalanche president of hockey operations/general manager Joe Sakic reacted after signing defenseman Cale Makar to a massive deal.The Avalanche officially announced Makar’s eight-year, $163.2 million extension on Friday. The extension comes with a $20.4 million average annual value (AAV), making Makar the highest-paid player in the league when his deal kicks in next season, […] The post Joe Sakic Reacts After Signing Cale Makar to Massive Contract appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYFlyers Blog: Will Philly Ever Have a 20-Million-Dollar Man?Cale Makar made history on Friday, signing what was the 4th record-breaking contract over the last 11 months. The Colorado […]Philly Hockey NowHughes due extension after Makar signs record-breaking dealThe Minnesota Wild’s clock is ticking to get defenseman Quinn Hughes signed after seeing Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar get a contract extension today. Makar signed a historic 8-year deal worth $163.4 million, which makes him the highest-paid player in NHL history. He’s the first NHL skater to be making over $20 million as an […] The post Hughes due extension after Makar signs record-breaking deal appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDeen’s Daily: Cale Makar Gets Paid; Largest Contract in NHL History; Celebrini Talks Contract, CaptaincyCale Makar is the highest-paid player in NHL history. Both in terms of total contract dollars and AAV. Macklin Celebrini […]Colorado Hockey NowCale 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.ClutchPointsCanadiens: 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 CanadiensCale 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.HEAVY