Avalanche's Makar agrees to record $20.4M annual deal

Eight-year agreement totals $163.2 million

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 311 min read

What happened: The agreement runs through the 2034-35 season and carries a total value of $163.2 million. It locks in Colorado's top defenseman ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.

Why it matters: The annual cap hit is the NHL's first above $20 million. Colorado has committed to a new salary benchmark as the league approaches training camps.

By the numbers: 8 years; $163.2 million total value; $20.4 million average annual value.

What to watch: Colorado's attention shifts to preparations for the 2026-27 season.

Sources

ESPN 2026-08-31T07:59:37.165339+00:00

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