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

Cale Makar just signed a jaw-dropping 163-million-dollar extension, falling just $400K short of the max he could’ve gotten — a fitting reward for a two-time Norris winner and Cup champ. But here’s the catch: with his new deal adding over $11M to Colorado’s payroll, the Avalanche now face a brutal cap squeeze. Already anchored by MacKinnon and Necas, they’re staring down a tight window to build a contender — and may have to let go of key players like Lehkonen or Kadri to make it work. Their championship window? It’s ticking down faster than anyone thought. 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/9ab074f9b7f55ff3