Makar Aims for $17M Defense Record | Colorado Avalanche News

Cale Makar is poised to shatter defenseman salary records, aiming for at least $17 million annually — a figure tied to Kirill Kaprizov’s new deal — and possibly even more, though he’s reportedly leaving room to help Colorado’s cap situation. With his Norris Trophy and Cup wins, Makar’s market value is forcing a historic shift: defensemen may soon rival forwards in pay. The Avalanche, already trading key players to accommodate, face a high-stakes balancing act. If Makar signs, it could trigger a league-wide reevaluation of defenseman salaries, with stars like Quinn Hughes watching closely.

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