Cale Makar embraces the pressure of extension with Avs that makes him league's highest paid player
The title is still sinking in for Cale Makar — highest paid player in NHL history. With it, of course, comes great expectations for the Colorado Avalanche standout defenseman. “I’m a guy that just puts a lot of pressure on myself to do well year in, year out,” Makar said Monday at a news conference on the heels of a deal he signed late last week that will keep him with Colorado through the…
Cale Makar, the Colorado Avalanche's standout defenseman, has signed an eight-year, $163.2 million extension, making him the highest-paid player in NHL history. The 27-year-old, who won the Norris Trophy twice, expressed that he welcomes the pressure that comes with being the league's top-earning player. Makar said, "I’m a guy that just puts a lot of pressure on myself to do well year in, year out.
It’s going to make me even push myself a little bit more." The Avalanche's front office, led by Hall of Fame forward Joe Sakic, downplayed concerns about the team becoming too star-heavy, emphasizing that success requires more than just superstars. Makar's new salary of $20.4 million in 2027-28 will account for approximately 18% of the projected salary cap.
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