We are still several years away from a new Cale Makar contract, but it's never too early to surmise about what his next deal will look like. Could be he be the highest paid player in the league? The Avalanche will know exactly what Connor McDavid will be at since he will have a new deal the year before Makar is due. Do the Avalanche need to make him the highest paid? Would he be happy with the "home town discount" knowing there likely will be a team to throw crazy money at him?

We also finish up The Athletic article on ways the NHL can grow the game, including softening up the salary cap, leaning in on data more, and getting some fresh faces behind some benches.

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