Makar’s Payday and the Avalanche’s Cap Crunch | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar just signed a jaw-dropping six-year, $163 million extension—averaging $27M/year—solidifying his status as the NHL’s top defenseman. While not shocking given his Norris Trophies and Cup ring, the deal throws Colorado’s salary cap into chaos. With MacKinnon and Necas already locked in, the Avalanche are nearing the $100M mark, leaving little room to build championship depth. The team now faces a brutal calculus: how to keep their elite core together while navigating cap constraints. With Makar’s new contract kicking in soon, tough roster decisions loom—and the window for sustained dominance may hinge on creative financial moves. 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/b1c42f9834a2349b