Avalanche sign Taylor Makar to two-year contract extension

The Colorado Avalanche extended Taylor Makar with a two-year contract starting in the 2026-27 NHL season. The deal, which carries an $875,000 cap hit, includes year-one salaries of $850,000 in the NHL and $225,000 in the minors, with $300,000 guaranteed. Makar's performance this past season, tallying 24 points in 52 games, positioned him well for this negotiation. The extension will make him an unrestricted free agent when it expires, and the Avalanche continue to address their roster needs ahead of the upcoming season.

• 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Avalanche extend Taylor Makar for two more years