Makar Becomes NHL's Highest Paid Player | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar just became the NHL’s highest-paid player with an eight-year, $163.2 million contract — averaging $20.4M annually — cementing his status as a generational defenseman. Since his 2019 debut, he’s dazzled with elite skating, playmaking, and scoring, consistently outpacing peers like Quinn Hughes. Already a Stanley Cup champion and playoff MVP (2022), at 27 he’s in his prime and poised to join legends like Lidstrom and Orr. The Avalanche locked him down for the long haul, ensuring a cornerstone for future championships. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/7933a1e6190c2ec2