It's not just 8-year terms that will be outlawed under the new CBA in a few weeks.
Players will also no longer be able to get this much of their contracts paid put in bonuses.
Makar is getting a shade over 78% in bonuses. The new CBA caps it at 60% of the total contract value
Deserved, massive payday for the world’s No, 1 D. But the Avalanche get some concession on getting the eight years. Most superstars looking for shorter deals now. Makar will get paid but the team is thrilled to get him for 8 years. Fair deal all around.
Largest contracts in NHL history:
8 yrs, $163.2M — Cale Makar
[large gap]
8 yrs, $136M — Kirill Kaprizon
13 yrs, $124M — Alex Ovechkin
8 yrs, $112M — Leon Draisaitl
Cale Makar is the first player to break the $20M AAV mark.
The #GoAvsGo Cale Makar 8 year $20.4M Cap Hit Extension
Yr 1-3 $4M Base & 16.8M Signing Bonus
Yr 4 $12.8M & $8M SB
Yr 5 $4M & $16.8M SB
Yr 6 $3M & $16.8M SB
Yr 7 $2.8M & $16.8M SB
Yr 8 $1M & $18.8M SB
No Move Clause
Rep'd by @BartlettHockey
The $20.4M Cap Hit is just short of $20.8M max he was eligible to sign for.
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