Avalanche prioritize Cale Makar's contract extension amid roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:02 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Colorado Avalanche focus on securing Cale Makar with a long-term extension expected. General Manager Joe Sakic indicated that the deal is likely, with discussions centered on a potential record-setting contract. Makar, a dual Norris Trophy winner, has been key to the team’s success but has a rising price tag, with estimates suggesting a deal could reach between $15-16 million annually. The Avalanche are also making changes to their roster, having traded Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators, creating more flexibility for additional moves. Completing Makar's extension is crucial for Colorado to build a competitive team moving forward.
- •Makar is expected to secure a long-term extension with Colorado.
- •Estimates suggest his new deal could be $15-16 million annually.
- •Avalanche have traded Ross Colton for two draft picks and a goaltender.
- •The team aims to improve depth on defense ahead of next season.
- •No team has won the Stanley Cup with a player carrying a cap hit above $10 million.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — The Avalanche Know Cale Makar Is Staying—Now Comes the Hard Part
"With a long-term extension for Cale Makar widely expected, the Avalanche must decide whether a record-breaking contract is the price of keeping their franchise cornerstone and building another Stanley Cup contender.
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