Edition No. 69 · Sun 30 Aug 2026 · Story 20 of 38

"Cale Makar's record contract marks fourth landmark NHL deal in 11 months"

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Cale Makar signed for $163.2M over eight years, the richest contract in NHL history and the fourth landmark NHL deal in eleven months.

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