Cale Makar to re-sign with Avalanche amid contract negotiations

Cale Makar will re-sign with the Colorado Avalanche, with negotiations for a new contract expected to be complex and lengthy. He is entering the final season of his current contract and has established himself as a premier player in the NHL, likely commanding over $130 million. Recent high-value contracts signed by other players, such as Leo Carlsson and Macklin Celebrini, have influenced Makar's negotiations. The Avalanche aim to balance Makar's salary with the need to maintain a competitive roster, as the team also has other key players under contract. General manager Joe Sakic has emphasized that Makar's future is with Colorado.

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