Cale Makar vs Quinn Hughes
Cale Makar carries a $9M cap hit against $13.5M expected, while Quinn Hughes carries $7.9M against $20.8M. The gap is +$4.5M versus +$13M in surplus. Both play D and rank in the top 200 by time on ice.
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| Metric | Cale Makar | Quinn Hughes |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Colorado Avalanche | Minnesota Wild |
| Position | D | D |
| Age | 28 | 27 |
| Contract type | RFA | RFA |
| Cap hit | $9M | $7.9M |
| Expected cap hit | $13.5M | $20.8M |
| Surplus | +$4.5M | +$13M |
| Grade | A | A+ |
| TOI per game | 22:36 | 27:52 |
| Points | 18 | 22 |
| Next contract | $20.4M · 8 yrs · from 2027-28 | — |