The Golden Knights’ $25.5 Million Gamble Suddenly Looks Like A Bargain

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitSEC vs. LSUCubs break HR recordsMessi's international retirement10 NFL breakout candidatesStory byStory byThe Golden Knights’ $25.5 Million Gamble Suddenly Looks Like A BargainRyan O’HaraTue, September 1, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC·5 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesAvalanche 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 AvalancheCale 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 PressAdvertisementAdvertisementWinners 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 SICale 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 NowWhy 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 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.ClutchPointsCale Makar, Joe Sakic To Speak Publicly For First Time Since Historic ExtensionCale Makar and Joe Sakic will speak publicly Monday for the first time since the Avalanche defenseman signed the largest contract in NHL history.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheMoritz 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 WingsAvalanche’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. […]Colorado Hockey NowCale Makar Officially Ready to Be With Avalanche for Remainder of CareerCale Makar has made his intentions to play his entire NHL career for the Colorado Avalanche crystal clear following his historic contract extension.Colorado Avalanche On SIWhat 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 […]SportsnautMaple Leafs Might Have Dodged a Bullet with Zach WerenskiThe Toronto Maple Leafs might have dodged a bullet with Zach Werenski, considering the way the NHL market has shifted this summer. The post Maple Leafs Might Have Dodged a Bullet with Zach Werenski appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYBlue 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.HEAVYMaple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Former 40-Goal Scorer in Bold MoveThe Toronto Maple Leafs are entering the 2026-27 season with the hope of bouncing back from their nightmare 2025-26 campaign. They have a reason to be optimistic, as their roster looks stronger than it did after their many offseason moves.Yet, when looking at the Maple Leafs’ current group, it is fair to argue that they […] The post Maple Leafs Trade Pitch Lands Former 40-Goal Scorer in Bold Move appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYDeen’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 NowFour NHL Teams With Too Many Players On Trade And Movement ClausesNHL GMs often give players no-trade and no-move protection to keep costs down and hold together competitive cores. But often, it doesn't work out as they might have planned.The Hockey NewsMaple Leafs Fans Should Get Heebie-Jeebies after Marner-McKenna SightingA recent Mitch Marner-Gavin McKenna sighting didn't sit too well with Toronto Maple Leafs fans, given recent history. The post Maple Leafs Fans Should Get Heebie-Jeebies after Marner-McKenna Sighting appeared first on HEAVY.HEAVYWild's Bill Guerin 'confident' in Quinn Hughes talks with season nearingWild GM Bill Guerin says the sides are "talking all the time."BringMeTheSports