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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NHL rumors: Kevin Cheveldayoff has Jets GM job "for life" irrespective of Connor Hellebuyck trade outcome

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Connor Hellebuyck mock trade: Potential Sabres-Jets deal sees Jack Quinn & more being part of Buffalo's package to Winnipeg

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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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"Don't think Connor Hellebuyck's ever going to wear a Jets jersey again": Analyst on goalie's standoff w/ front office amid trade drama

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Jets star goalie Connor Hellebuyck confirms trade request

Three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck publicly confirmed Thursday that he asked the Winnipeg Jets to trade him.

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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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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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Winnipeg Jets poke fun at Miami Heat's LeBron presser link mistake

The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.

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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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Source: Jets, Perfetti avoid arbitration, agree to 5-year deal

The Winnipeg Jets and center Cole Perfetti have avoided salary arbitration with a new five-year, $30 million contract, an NHL source told ESPN.

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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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