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Avalanche's Makar agrees to record deal worth $20.4 annually

Cale Makar's record-breaking contract with the Avalanche is reshaping the NHL's salary landscape

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 23:26 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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What happened

Cale Makar has agreed to a record-breaking contract with the Colorado Avalanche, worth $20.4 million annually. The deal, reported by ESPN, is the highest in NHL history. Later reporting from Yahoo Sports, The New York Times and Bleacher Report explored the implications of Makar's contract on other players' negotiations, particularly Quinn Hughes of the Vancouver Canucks.

The New York Times and Yahoo Sports both speculate on whether Makar's deal will influence the Wild's negotiations with Hughes. The current state of affairs is that Makar's contract sets a new benchmark for player salaries in the NHL. The contract is valued at $163.2 million over eight years.

Bleacher Report notes that Makar's deal surpasses the previous record held by Connor McDavid.

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Questions people are asking

What is the value of Cale Makar's new contract?

Cale Makar's new contract is worth $20.4 million annually, totaling $163.2 million over eight years.

Which team did Cale Makar sign with?

Cale Makar signed with the Colorado Avalanche.

How does Cale Makar's contract compare to others in the NHL?

Cale Makar's contract is the highest in NHL history, surpassing the previous record held by Connor McDavid.

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