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Celebrini's Deal Sparks 20M Debate | NHL News
Macklin Celebrini just shattered NHL salary records with an 18.8 million dollar annual cap hit, making him the highest-paid player—and sparking a heated debate over who’ll be the first to hit the elusive 20 million mark. While Celebrini’s deal is historic, analysts point to Connor McDavid as the most likely to break the barrier first, given his peak performance, impending contract expiration, and the Oilers’ willingness to pay top dollar to keep their superstar. Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes are also in the mix, though Hughes may face a smaller offer if he wants to join his brothers in New…
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