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Makar Shatters NHL Salary Record | NHL News
Cale Makar just shattered NHL history with an eight-year, $163.2 million contract—making him the highest-paid player ever—with a staggering average annual value of $20.4M. Set to begin in 2027-28 and run through 2034-35, the deal may seem astronomical, but adjusted for the rising salary cap, his pay will hover around 18% by the time it kicks in—a far more sustainable percentage than his previous 11%. Already a two-time Norris Trophy winner, Calder, Conn Smythe, and Stanley Cup champion, Makar’s elite play (over 500 points in fewer than 500 games) makes him irreplaceable. The Avalanche know…
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