Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years

18 verified updates • corroborated by 8 independent sources • tracked since August 28, 2026

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Aug 28, 05:01 PM 1 source: The Denver Post
Avalanche star Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history
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Aug 28, 05:31 PM 3 sources: The Boston Globe, The Denver Post, Yahoo Sports
Cale Makar, Avalanche agree to 8-year, $163.2 million contract extension
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Aug 28, 06:01 PM 2 sources: The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Cale Makar signs eight-year, $163.2 million contract to become the highest paid player in NHL history
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Aug 28, 06:31 PM 3 sources: ESPN, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avalanche's Makar agrees to record deal worth $20.4 annually
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Aug 28, 08:31 PM 3 sources: AP News, ESPN, The Denver Post
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Aug 28, 10:01 PM 4 sources: AP News, ESPN, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
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Aug 28, 10:31 PM 3 sources: AP News, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
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Aug 29, 01:31 AM 3 sources: AP News, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avalanche star Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history
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Aug 29, 04:01 AM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
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Aug 29, 05:01 AM 3 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Denver Post
Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
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Aug 29, 05:31 AM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
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Aug 29, 07:01 AM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avalanche star Cale Makar signs largest contract in NHL history
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Aug 29, 07:31 AM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
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Aug 29, 08:31 AM 5 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, NHL.com, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Makar raises bar for NHL defensemen with 8-year, $163.2 million contract
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Aug 29, 10:01 AM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
Avs defenseman Cale Makar signs richest deal in NHL history at $163.2 million over 8 years
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Aug 29, 02:01 PM 5 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, Reuters, The Boston Globe, The Denver Post
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Aug 29, 04:30 PM 4 sources: AP News, Houston Chronicle, Reuters, The Boston Globe
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Aug 29, 05:30 PM 3 sources: AP News, Reuters, The Boston Globe

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