Avs defenseman Makar signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid player in NHL history
Summary
Cale Makar, a defense player for the Colorado Avalanche, signed a new contract worth $163.2 million for eight years. This contract makes him the highest-paid player ever in the National Hockey League (NHL).Key Facts
- Cale Makar plays defense for the Colorado Avalanche hockey team.
- He signed an eight-year contract extension worth $163.2 million.
- This contract is now the largest in NHL history.
- Makar's new deal surpasses the previous record of $136 million over eight years by Kirill Kaprizov.
- Makar is 27 years old and just finished a season with 20 goals and 59 assists.
- He finished second in voting for the Norris Trophy, which is given to the best defenseman in the NHL.
- Makar has won the Norris Trophy twice during his career.
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