Cale Makar Signs Record 8-Year, $163.2 Million Contract with Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract, making him the first player in NHL history to achieve an average annual value of over $20 million. The deal, worth $20.4 million annually, is the richest contract in NHL history and begins in the 2027-28 season.