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Cale Makar signs historic $163.2 million extension with Colorado Avalanche
Cale Makar, the superstar defenseman for the Colorado Avalanche, has signed a historic eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million. The deal, which begins in the 2027-28 season, features an average annual value (AAV) of $20.4 million, making Makar the first player in NHL history to surpass the $20 million annual mark.
The extension secures Makar through the 2034-35 season. The agreement includes a full No-Move Clause and is structured with significant signing bonuses. This landmark deal resets the market for elite defensemen, surpassing previous high-value contracts signed by players like Macklin Celebrini.
Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and 2022 Conn Smythe Trophy recipient, has been a cornerstone of the Avalanche since his debut. His career statistics include 507 points in 470 regular-season games. The contract was finalized ahead of the September 15 deadline that would have limited the maximum term for existing players to seven years.
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Bartlett Hockey · Cale Makar · Colorado Avalanche · Joe Sakic · Macklin Celebrini · NHL
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Cale Makar is the first player in NHL history to earn an average annual value of at least $20 million. bleacherreport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Makar's $20.4 million AAV surpasses the previous record of $18.8 million set by Macklin Celebrini. bleacherreport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The contract includes a full no-move clause.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The extension runs for eight years and begins in the 2027-28 season. thehockeynews.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Colorado Avalanche signed Cale Makar to an eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million. thehockeynews.com · thednvr.com · www.cbsnews.com · bleacherreport.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] The contract carries an average annual value (AAV) of $20.4 million. thehockeynews.com · thednvr.com · www.cbsnews.com · bleacherreport.com