Makar signs record 8-year, $163.2 million contract with Avalanche, worth $20.4M annually
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Key Points:
- Cale Makar signed an eight-year, $163.2 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche, making him the NHL's first player with an average annual value (AAV) of $20.4 million, the richest contract in league history.
- Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner and Stanley Cup champion, expressed his commitment to the Avalanche, emphasizing his desire to stay with the team long-term and contribute to continued success.
- Last season, Makar ranked third among NHL defensemen with 79 points and is the all-time leader in goals, assists, and points among Avalanche/Nordiques defensemen.
- Avalanche president and GM Joe Sakic praised Makar as a generational talent and expects the team to enter training camp fully healthy ahead of their season opener on September 30.
- Makar highlighted the team's strong resources and chemistry as key factors in their championship aspirations and expressed excitement to continue competing for titles.
