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08/28 16:46 CDT Avs defenseman Maker signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making
him highest paid player in NHL history
Avs defenseman Maker signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid
player in NHL history
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
DENVER (AP) --- 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. The
person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team
did not announce terms of the contract.
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.
The 27-year-old Makar is coming off a season in which he had 20 goals and 59
assists. He finished second to Zach Werenski of Columbus in the Norris Trophy
voting, an award that goes to the league's top defenseman. Makar has won the
award twice over his career.
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AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow contributed to this report.
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