Cale Makar's monster deal looms - Friedman makes his prediction

Cale Makar is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Colorado that could reshape the entire salary cap landscape, and Elliotte Friedman is willing to put his reputation on the line with a bold prediction about what's coming. The Avalanche defenseman has earned every penny of whatever number is about to be announced, but the ripple effects across the league could be significant. This deal will become the measuring stick for every elite defenseman negotiation that follows.