Cale Makar Becomes Highest-Paid Player in NHL History with Eight-Year, $163.2 Million Extension

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar has signed an eight-year contract extension worth a league-record average annual value of $20.4 million, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The deal, which begins in the 2027-28 season, will pay the 27-year-old $20.4 million per year through the 2034-35 campaign.