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

Cale Makar just signed the richest defenseman contract in NHL history — an 11-year, $106 million deal — and honestly, it’s no surprise. He’s a Norris Trophy winner, Stanley Cup champion, and perennial elite performer. The deal, nearly at the league’s max raise threshold, signals the Avalanche’s commitment to keeping their core intact. But now comes the tough part: building around Makar, MacKinnon, and Necas on massive contracts, with the cap hovering near $100M. While they’ve got some flexibility, filling out the roster with quality depth will be a tight squeeze. Their championship window remains open — but it might be closing faster than anyone expects. 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.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/videos/jaden-schwartz-back-where-started-182221347.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34b3c28cd7452e2d Report issues to [email protected].