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Cale Makar News / Daily Faceoff / August 31
‘It wasn’t really a negotiation’: Avalanche, Makar on how eight-year deal came together
While many might think a record-breaking deal might have taken a lot of hoop-jumping to get through, that apparently wasn’t the case in the Mile High City.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 31
Spending $20 Million: Would You Rather Makar or This Maple Leafs Duo?
When Cale Makar signed for $20.4 million, fans started posting “would you rather” scenarios online. Most of them were ‘I’d rather have Lane Hutson at his price than Makar’ and narratives of that nature.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 31
Why Avalanche making Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history was a no-brainer
The Colorado Avalanche made history recently with their new contract for Cale Makar. The Avalanche defenseman is set to earn $20.4 million per season, making him the highest-paid player in league history.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30
Hockey’s Getting More Expensive to Watch, And Colorado Bet Big
Something bigger is happening in the NHL right now, and it’s worth stepping back to see the whole picture. Toronto Maple Leafs tickets for 2026-27 just
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 30
3 'Would You Rather' Questions Following Cale Makar’s New Deal
The minute Cale Makar signed an eight-year extension for $20.4 million per season, reactions were split on whether this was a great deal or a not-so-great one.
Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29
Cale Makar, Avalanche grades for record-breaking $163.2 million contract extension
Cale Makar has been bringing fans out of their seats since he made his debut with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2019-20 season. He looked like a boy scout stepping onto the ice, but that timid look quickly gave way to that of a game-changing superstar.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Cale Makar News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29
Cale Makar Cashes In: Avalanche Lock Up a Superstar, Inherit a Cap Crisis
After weeks of staring down Quinn Hughes in a league‑wide game of contract chicken, the Colorado Avalanche superstar signed a monster eight‑year extension worth $20.4 million AAV — sliding just under the current max of $20.8M and resetting the market exactly as expected.
Cale Makar News / Colorado Avalanche On SI / August 29
Inside Cale Makar's Record-Shattering Contract With the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche just made Cale Makar the highest-paid player in NHL history. At first glance, the numbers are almost impossible to comprehend, eight years, $163.2 million with a $20.4 million average annual value.
Cale Makar News / Athlon Sports / August 29
Is Cale Makar's New Avalanche Contract the Biggest In NHL History?
The Colorado Avalanche have spent the summer strengthening a roster built around their two stars, forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenseman Cale Makar, following a sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights in last postseason’s Western Conference Finals.
Cale Makar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29
Avalanche’s Cale Makar sends first message to fans after historic $163 million contract
The Colorado Avalanche made hockey history on Friday when they re-signed defenseman Cale Makar. Makar signed a historic $163 million contract with Colorado, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history.
Cale Makar News / NHL Rumors / August 28
NHL News: Cale Makar Signs Historic Extension with Colorado Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche and Barlett Hockey announced they have signed defenseman Cale Makar to a historic eight-year, $163.2 million extension. When the new contract kicks in on July 1, 2027, Makar will have an AAV of $20.4 million.
Cale Makar News / Field Level Media / August 28
Avs' Cale Makar becomes highest-paid player in NHL history
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar inked an eight-year, $163.2 million contract on Friday, becoming the first player in NHL history to earn more than $20 million per year.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 28
Cale Makar signs record-setting extension with Avalanche
There was never a question as to whether or not the Colorado Avalanche would sign defenseman Cale Makar to a long-term contract extension. The question was always a matter of when it would get done, how many years it would be worth, and how much money it would involve.
Nick Blankenburg News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 28
Free Agent Profile: Nick Blankenburg
This summer has featured a somewhat unusual free agency period. The sharp rise in the salary cap has pushed player price tags up in a general sense, but that windfall hasn’t extended to every point in the player market.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 28
Four under-the-radar PTO candidates for NHL teams to consider
We’re almost into the month of September, and in the NHL, that usually means two things: training camps are around the corner, and PTO season is about to begin in earnest.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / August 27
2026-27 NHL team preview: Colorado Avalanche
(Players marked with Xs on jerseys have not chosen their numbers for 2026-27 yet) For 99 percent of the season, things were going very well for the Colorado Avalanche.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
What the Avalanche Can Expect From New Additions
Aside from trying to figure out Cale Makar’s contract extension, the Avalanche are looking forward to the coming season. After a disappointing sweep at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights, the Avalanche and their Central Division brethren didn’t do a ton.
Mackenzie Blackwood News / The Hockey Writers / August 18
Avalanche’s Blackwood Facing Pivotal Season
The Colorado Avalanche are still among the favorites to capture the Stanley Cup even if their contention window is slowly closing. They have arguably the most talented core in the league and want to win now.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Rumors / August 18
2026-27 Colorado Avalanche Season Preview
The Colorado Avalanche enter the 2026–27 season with a refreshed roster after a busy offseason that saw them trade away veteran forwards for younger, cost-controlled pieces while adding experienced depth on a budget.
Ilya Nabokov News / The Hockey Writers / August 15
Avalanche’s Ilya Nabokov Has a Lot to Learn Before Becoming an NHL Goalie
A recent interview with Colorado Avalanche prospect Ilya Nabokov offers something more interesting than another update on a young goalie trying to make the NHL.
Artturi Lehkonen News / Yardbarker / August 12
Avalanche face a dilemma with longtime playoff hero
The Colorado Avalanche know exactly what they have in Artturi Lehkonen. That doesn't mean a decision on his future will be an easy one.
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