How Makar, Hughes will reset the market for NHL defensemen

NHL defensemen Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar are expected to reset the market for blue-liners, with projections suggesting their next contracts could reach $15–20 million per year. This comes after Bowen Byram's $12.5 million per year deal drew skepticism from some observers. The ESPN piece argues that Byram's contract will look modest in comparison once Hughes and Makar sign their extensions.