2026-08-29

Reactions to Avalanche star Cale Makar’s mega-contract: ‘A unicorn deserves to break the bank’

Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million deal with Colorado, becoming the NHL's first $20 million player and cementing his status as the league's premier defenseman. Analysts praise the contract as justified given his two Norris Trophies, Stanley Cup championship, and transformational impact on winning. The deal signals a new era of star spending, with other elite defensemen likely to command similar figures soon.

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