Cale Makar Embraces Pressure of Record-Breaking $163.2M Extension

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar addressed his historic eight-year, $163.2 million contract extension on Monday alongside executive Joe Sakic. The deal, which keeps Makar in Colorado through the 2034-35 season, makes him the highest-paid player in NHL history. Makar stated that staying with the Avalanche was never in doubt and emphasized that he welcomes the heightened expectations, noting that he consistently places significant pressure on himself to perform at an elite level every season.