Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes are both extension-eligible right now and Sportsnet's Albert Vartanian breaks down who signs first. Plus, what it means for the NHL's next wave of contracts. From Joe Sakic's latest comments on Makar's deal to Nikita Kucherov chasing a raise off a Hart Trophy season, plus where things stand with Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, Zach Werenski, Cutter Gauthier, Adam Fantilli and why Matthew Schaefer's future extension could be the biggest number of them all.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Makar and Hughes
02:01 - Nikita Kucherov
03:35 - Connor McDavid
04:22 - Auston Matthews
04:46 - Zach Werenski
05:23 - Cutter Gauthier
06:04 - Adam Fantilli
06:30 - Matthew Schaefer
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