Hockey Hall of Famer Breaks Down the Biggest Question Surrounding Cale Makar’s Record Contract

Chris Pronger has played alongside some of the greatest defensemen in NHL history.

He knows what an elite blueliner looks like.

So when a Hockey Hall of Famer looks at Cale Makar’s record-breaking contract and sees little reason for concern, it is worth listening.

Makar’s eight-year, $163.2 million extension with the Colorado Avalanche makes him the first player in NHL history to carry an average annual value above $20 million. The number is staggering, and the commitment will shape Colorado’s roster for years to come.

But Pronger does not see the deal as a reckless gamble.

He sees a superstar getting paid like a superstar.

“I think…

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