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The Carlsson Contract Reveals What Everyone Gets Wrong About Makar's Deal

Leo Carlsson's massive $90 million extension has reignited the tired debate about Cale Makar's contract, but the real story is far more nuanced than the usual hot takes suggest. Front offices and analysts keep comparing apples to oranges when they should be looking at the bigger picture of how elite talent gets paid in today's NHL. This deal exposes a fundamental misunderstanding about what these contracts actually represent and why the Makar comparison misses the point entirely.

Teams:Anaheim DucksColorado Avalanche
Players:Leo CarlssonCale Makar
about 3 hours ago via The Hockey News

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