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Last updated: August 29, 2026, 11:06 PM ET

NHL Signings

The Colorado Avalanche secured the largest deal in NHL history, signing Cale Makar to an eight-year extension worth $20.4 million annually. Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks inked Kevin Korchinski to a two-year contract after the 22-year-old defenseman played 53 games in the AHL last season. The agreement comes as Korchinski was a restricted free agent with Rockford of the American Hockey League. Makar's extension makes him the highest-paid player in the league's history, surpassing all previous salary benchmarks.