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Cale Makar’s cap hit could look like a drop in the bucket in 2029-30

New of a reported increase the NHL's salary cap ceiling could make Cale Makar's record-setting contract look really team-friendly.

By Nestor Quixtan · Mile High Sticking

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 2:08 AM

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Writer Nestor Quixtan argues Cale Makar's $20 million cap hit will look manageable under a projected $150 million cap.
Insider Frank Seravalli reported that the NHL salary cap ceiling could potentially rise to $150 million by 2029-30.
Makar's contract would shift from consuming 17.9% of Colorado's cap space next season to 13.6% under the higher limit.

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Writer Nestor Quixtan argues that Cale Makar's record-setting $20 million contract could become team-friendly if the NHL salary cap rises as reported. Following insider Frank Seravalli's report of a potential cap increase to $150 million by the 2029-30 season, Makar's salary would drop from 17.9% of Colorado's cap space to just 13.6%.

Quixtan suggests that the rising ceiling will make $20 million salaries commonplace across the league in coming years. The author also projects that the extra flexibility could allow the Colorado Avalanche to eventually afford a similar $20 million extension for forward Nathan MacKinnon when his deal concludes.

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