Makar’s Mega Deal & Avalanche’s Cap Crunch | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar just locked in a record-breaking eight-year, $101 million deal—making him the highest-paid defenseman in NHL history—at age 23, with two Norris Trophies and a Stanley Cup already under his belt. The Avalanche, betting big on Makar and Nathan MacKinnon, now face a cap crunch: with Necas also commanding $11.5M and the team’s payroll nearing $100M, they’re already maxing out their luxury. While this is a deserved payday for generational talent, it forces tough roster decisions ahead—potentially forcing trades to stay compliant as the cap rises to $113M. With championship windows closing fast, Colorado’s next move could define whether they build a dynasty or get stuck with a star-studded but shallow roster. 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/85bd1813ec6824bf