Colin Miller led the Golden Knights’ defensemen in goals and points last season.
He now leads the group in salary, too.
Miller signed a four-year, $15.5 million contract Saturday, avoiding salary arbitration with the team.
Miller’s $3.875 million annual average salary surpasses the cap hit of Brayden McNabb, who was set to be the highest-paid defenseman on the roster at $2.5 million per season.
Miller, 25, finished with a career-high 41 points and 10 goals along with 53 penalty minutes during the regular season. He was third on the team with 17 power-play points (five goals, 12 assists) and quarterbacked the No.