Cale Makar Becomes the Highest Paid Player in NHL History With New 8 Year Extension

Cale Makar shatters NHL records with a jaw-dropping $163.2 million contract extension, becoming the league’s first $20 million-per-year player. Can the Colorado Avalanche sustain championship-level rosters with such a monumental deal on the books? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson break down the Avalanche’s strategic masterstroke, exploring the contract’s yearly breakdowns, cap implications, and what…