Cale Makar Secures Historic $163.2 Million Contract with Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension, running through the 2034-35 season. This groundbreaking deal, with an average annual value of $20.4 million, is the first in NHL history to surpass $20 million per year, establishing a new financial benchmark for elite defensemen in the league.