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Cale Makar’s Contract Could Redefine NHL Defense
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 120
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Summary
Cale Makar’s next contract could rewrite the NHL’s defensemen pay scale, as the Colorado Avalanche prepare to offer their star defenseman a massive extension starting July 1st—potentially worth $14.3M annually, a leap from his current $9M cap hit and putting him just behind Kirill Kaprizov. With two Norris Trophies, a Stanley Cup, and 79 points last season, Makar’s elite production and loyalty to Denver make him the league’s most coveted defenseman. If signed, the deal could strain Colorado’s cap, forcing tough roster decisions around stars like Nathan MacKinnon. This could be the biggest contract for a defenseman since Draisaitl and Kaprizov set the bar—reshaping the NHL’s financial future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/92c9e055b1a0cfdc