Makar’s Next Contract Could Shatter NHL Pay Scale | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar’s future with the Avalanche is looking bright — Joe Sakic’s confidence suggests he’ll stay, but don’t expect a modest deal. After last time’s team-friendly nine-million-dollar contract, Makar’s poised to cash in big, possibly becoming the NHL’s highest-paid player. With $11.5M in cap space opening up from departing forwards and a projected salary cap jump to $120M, Makar’s elite play deserves every penny. 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/5e18a3b2ecc04970