Sakic’s Masterstroke Locks Down Makar | Colorado Avalanche News

Joe Sakic just cemented his legacy again — the Colorado Avalanche locked down Cale Makar with an eight-year, $204M contract, making him the NHL’s highest-paid player. Sakic, who masterminded the deal from day one, was praised by Makar himself for his flawless negotiation skills. With nine years as GM and two Cup wins as a player, Sakic is the only person in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup both on and off the ice with the same team — and he even earned GM of the Year in 2022. His leadership, deep roots, and unmatched vision are why the Avalanche keep soaring to new heights. 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/96c6f7408c30af45