No news there. I think everyone will be happy with an AAV below MacKinnon's.
Or the same. I don't think Nate would care one bit either. He just wants to win.
I don't think his ego is affected at all with something like that for someone he thinks so highly of, like Mikko. He's always hyping him up, and gave him lots of props for carrying the team a few years back.
Mikko's deal will kick in a couple years after MacKinnon's did too, with a likely much higher cap, so it makes sense on that level too, even if Nate is the better player. Nate's contract was just absurdly fair right out the gate in year 1. Which is unusual for star UFA's.
If Nate can continue playing at a similar level into his early 30's, which I think he can with his athleticism, and how well he takes care of his body, and his diet, his contract is going to be a steal again very soon.