The star defenceman formally inked an eight-year, $163.2-million contract to stick with the Avalanche for the lengthy haul on Friday.
Makar’s new deal carries a $20.4-million common annual worth, surpassing the $18.8-million AAV contract signed by San Jose Sharks star Macklin Celebrini earlier this summer season as the most important in NHL historical past.
The 27-year-old undoubtedly has the resume to again such a major signing. By his first seven NHL seasons, Makar has 4 20-goal campaigns, two Norris Trophies, a Conn Smythe and a Stanley Cup to his identify.
Nevertheless, the unprecedented worth of the deal nonetheless arrived as a historic second throughout the hockey world, as followers and analysts alike rushed to social media to react to Makar’s new customary.
Here’s a take a look at a few of the high moments from the aftermath of Colorado’s announcement.
