Cale Makar Inks Record-Breaking $163.2M Extension with Avalanche

Cale Makar has signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, featuring a record-setting $20.4 million AAV. The two-time Norris Trophy winner surpasses Kirill Kaprizov for the highest AAV in NHL history, setting a new benchmark for elite defensemen. The deal, which begins in the 2027-28 season, cements his status as the league's highest-paid player. Analysts view the massive investment as a justified move for the Avalanche given Makar's elite production.