NHL·BREAKING·September 1, 2026 07:25 PM ET

Cale Makar signs eight-year, $163.2M NHL extension

The $20.4M cap hit begins in 2027-28

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 11 min read

What happened: Cale Makar's extension runs through the 2034-35 season. The deal carries a $20.4 million average annual value.

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Why it matters: The contract is the first NHL deal to exceed $20 million annually. It resets the league's salary ceiling for elite players.

What to watch: Makar will enter the 2026-27 season with the extension settled before the new cap hit begins.

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