Winners and losers of Cale Makar's $163.2 million contract

The deal for Colorado's franchise defenseman set a new high benchmark for NHL players, with impacts around the league.

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Stan Kroenke to buy Angels; record $4B valuation, sources say

Stan Kroenke has reached an agreement to acquire controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from Arte Moreno.

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"There is no rift" - NHL insider clears the air behind Mario Lemieux's decision to exit Penguins ownership group

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"Tired of watching Pens stink it up": PIT fans react as Mario Lemieux reportedly sells remaining Penguins ownership shares

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Avs' Cale Makar embracing pressure after inking record deal

Avs star Cale Makar said he welcomes the pressure that comes with signing a record $163.2 million, eight-year extension.

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Avalanche's Makar agrees to record deal worth $20.4M annually

Cale Makar has agreed to an eight-year extension with the Avalanche that will make him the highest-paid player in NHL history with a $20.4 million average annual value.

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For first time since 1999, Mario Lemieux no longer part of Penguins ownership group: Report

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Sakic 'confident' Avalanche secure Makar deal before season

Speaking at an Avalanche alumni game, Colorado general manager Joe Sakic on Sunday reiterated the confidence he has in that a contract extension for star defenseman Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner, will "be signed before the season starts."

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Penguins sign Ville Koivunen to 8-year deal worth $32M

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a significant investment in their future on Thursday, signing forward Ville Koivunen to an eight-year contract worth $4 million annually.

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Penguins sign veteran forward Tommy Novak to a 3-year extension

The Pittsburgh Penguins signed dependable forward Tommy Novak to a three-year contract extension on Friday.

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NHL rookie roundtable: Gavin McKenna and other top rookies answer burning questions

How would you want people to describe your game? Most embarrassing hockey story? We got the answers to those questions and more from some of the NHL's top rookies.

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Grading preseason bold predictions for all 32 NHL teams

Steve Yzerman "failing up?" Spot on. Rangers returning to the playoffs? Not so much.

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Behind the scenes at the NHL Broadcast Training Camp

Who will be the next great hockey player turned analyst? We attended the latest training program in New York to find out.

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Judging overreactions to the first wave of 2026 NHL free agency

The hockey world is dishing out hot takes aplenty this month. We sort out which ones have merit.

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