When the Boston Bruins extended David Pastrnak's contract in March of 2023 for eight years at $90 million, which goes through the 2030-31 season, it was met with mixed reactions among fans. Two and a half years later, that deal that carries an AAV of $11.25 million is looking better by the day.
Last week, Minnesota Wild superstar Kirill Kaprizov signed an extension for eight years and $130 million with an AAV of $17 million. On Monday, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid agreed to a two-year extension with an AAV of $12.