Sharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHL

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitCFB opening week updatesCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory bySharks' Celebrini No Longer Set to be the Highest-Paid Player in the NHLWilliam EspySat, August 29, 2026 at 7:46 PM UTC·1 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesCale Makar’s Record Contract Marks Fourth Landmark NHL Deal in 11 MonthsThe Colorado defenseman’s $20.4 million AAV smashes Celebrini’s record from July.Front Office SportsCelebrini 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 NowAvalanche D Cale Makar becomes NHL's first $20M player in massive dealColorado Avalanche standout defenseman Cale Makar signed an eight-year extension with an average value topping $20 million. Here are the details:USA TODAY SportsAdvertisementAdvertisementCale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history with $163.2 million Avalanche contract extensionThere’s a new biggest contract in NHL history — again.NY Post SportsCale Makar Signs Eight-Year, $163.2 Million Deal With Avalanche to Become NHL’s Highest-Paid PlayerCale Makar has already won a Calder Trophy, two Norris Trophies, a Conn Smythe Trophy and a Stanley Cup championship. […]Colorado Hockey NowSharks 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.ClutchPointsCale Makar Signs the Richest Contract in NHL HistoryAll Hail Cale!HockeyFeedAvalanche 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.ClutchPointsAvalanche 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.HEAVYAvalanche’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 LeadBREAKING 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 AvalancheInside 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 SIAvs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 yearsCale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. Makar’s extension is set to be the the richest in NHL history, surpassing the eight-year, $136 million extension signed by Minnesota forward Kirill Kaprizov last September. With an annual average value (AAV) of $20.4 million beginning in 2027-28, Makar’s deal eclipses that of San Jose Sharks superstar Macklin Celebrini, who signed a five-year, $94 million extension in late July and has an $18.8 million AAV.Associated PressMacklin Celebrini Comments on Record-Setting Contract ExtensionThe San Jose Sharks rewarded franchise centerman Macklin Celebrini this summer with a historic $94 million contract extension across five years over the offseason. The $18.8 million average annual value is the richest deal in the history of the NHL. Celebrini’s new contract will not kick in until the 2027-2028 campaign as he has one […] The post Macklin Celebrini Comments on Record-Setting Contract Extension appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYCale 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 Sign Cale Makar To Historic Eight-Year, $163.2-Million ExtensionThe Colorado Avalanche have gotten their most important piece of work done for the entire NHL off-season, signing two-time Norris Trophy winner Cale Makar to an eight-year extension.The Hockey NewsCale Makar Signs Historic 8-Year Contract With AvalancheCale Makar has signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, making him the NHL's highest paid player.Colorado Avalanche On SI'Deserves It': Avalanche Fans React to Cale Makar's Historic ContractAvalanche fans took to X to react to Cale Makar's eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension with Colorado.Colorado Avalanche On SIWhat does Cale Makar's $163M contract mean for the Wild and Quinn Hughes?Hughes has previously stated he would be open to re-signing with the Wild.BringMeTheSports