Avalanche sign Makar to largest deal in NHL history, $20.4M AAV

Aug 28, 2026, 5:44 PM ET|Comments (0)

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The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenceman Cale Makar to the largest contract in NHL history. The new deal is for eight years and $163.2 million and carries an annual cap hit of $20.4 million.

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Avalanche sign Cale Makar to largest contract in NHL history — Daily Faceoff (Frank Seravalli)
Avalanche Sign Cale Makar To Historic Eight-Year, $163-Million Extension — The Hockey News
Avalanche, Cale Makar agree to largest contract in NHL history — Sportsnet
Cale Makar signs historic 8-year contract worth $163.2 million — Mile High Hockey (SB Nation — Avalanche)

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