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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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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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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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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NHL free agency rankings: Tiers of players available on July 1

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.

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NHL trade candidate rankings: Which players could be on the move?

With a handful of blockbusters already in the books, which difference-makers could be swapping franchises this summer?

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NHL free agency 2026: How all 32 teams can earn an A+

With the market set to open July 1, we identify key free agents for each team and what those teams should do.

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