Makar Signs Historic 8-Year Deal | Denver News

Cale Makar just shattered NHL history with an eight-year, $163.2 million contract — the largest ever for a defenseman — setting a new standard for elite defensemen and signaling a new era in salary caps. Already a two-time Norris Trophy winner and playoff MVP, Makar’s dominance on and off the ice makes him one of the game’s most valuable players, with franchise records in goals and points already under his belt. With the NHL’s new CBA limiting max deals to seven years, Makar’s move could reshape the market for top defensemen like Quinn Hughes, proving that elite production commands elite pay. 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/854cd20d942fc621