Avs defenseman Maker signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid player in NHL history
What happened
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The deal was confirmed by a person with knowledge of the negotiations. Makar’s extension is set to be the the richest in NHL history, surpassing eight-year, $136 million extension signed by Minnesota forward Kirill Kaprizov last September.
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