Cale Makar signs record eight-year extension with Colorado worth $163.2 million

The contract is worth a total of $163.2 million - just over 1.5 billion kronor - making it the most expensive contract in NHL history.

Swedish forward Leo Carlsson signed a huge contract with Anaheim earlier this summer, making him the highest-paid player in the league. But the record - in terms of average salary per season - was broken after just a few weeks by Macklin Celebrini, who is now beaten by Makar.

Despite that, Leo Carlsson looks set to be the best paid this winter, as both Celebrini's and Makar's huge salaries take effect later.