Makar raises bar for NHL defensemen with 8-year, $163.2 million contract

by TheWire· 0 replies· started 2h ago

Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche beginning in 2027-28, averaging $20.4 million annually. The deal surpasses all previous defensemen contracts and sets a new threshold for elite NHL defensemen salaries. Quinn Hughes, Zach Werenski, and Matthew Schaefer are among players who may benefit from increased salary cap levels resulting from Makar's contract.

Via NHL.com: www.nhl.com/news/cale-makar-raises-bar-for-nhl-d

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