Avalanche's Cale Maker gets $20 million per year contract update

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is reportedly set for a contract update worth $20 million per year, according to Sporting News. Makar, widely regarded as one of the NHL's top defensemen, would become one of the highest-paid blueliners in league history if the deal is finalized. Specific contract length and additional terms have not yet been confirmed in the report.