With a deal worth $56 million, which comes with an annual cap hit of $7 million per season, this was a major time for the Avalanche fans, as just a couple of days before this, Cale Makar signed his six-year, $54 million contract extension carrying a $9 million average annual value.

“We are thrilled to have our captain signed to a long-term deal. Gabe is the heart and soul of this team and an integral part of our organization both on the ice and in the community,” Avs general manager Joe Sakic said in a statement. “He’s the consummate leader, a great teammate, and alongside (Nathan) MacKinnon and (Mikko) Rantanen, is part of what has been one of the NHL’s best lines over the past four seasons. We are excited to have Landy in an Avalanche sweater for many years to come.”