Confirmed Signing with Link: [COL] Nathan MacKinnon re-signs (7 years, $6.3M AAV)

[Foppa]

Very happy Avs and Jets fans today!

 

[CherryToke]

That's a big deal for a guy who hasn't taken the next step since his rookie year

you're joking right? He's 20 years old..

 

[Cootsfanclub]

I'm surprised they didn't go 8 if they're leaving him a UFA at the end of the deal. Still good money.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Nice contract. He's worth it and will only get better

 

[Satastic]

About as I expected, 6 mil seemed right for him

 

[Thehair17]

Great deal for both sides, Mackinnon's going to be an exciting player for a long time.

 

[tucker3434]

I'm absolutely thrilled with this.

 

[TMLeafs18]

Love the deal from both sides this deal takes him until he's 27 where he will probably sign another huge 7 or 8 year deal it's a good way for him to make a lot of money over two contracts. Also the team gets a player at a very good number for his skill set.

 

[cgf]

That's a big deal for a guy who hasn't taken the next step *since his rookie year*

*since the first 30-35 games of this past season*

Pretty sure that's what you meant; considering that was by far the best MacKinnon has played in the NHL so far...until that damn wrist injury...

 

[McArthur]

Wow! Steal of deal is right

 

[Tommy]

Deal eats up none of his UFA years, going to demand a pretty penny when hes 27. Good deal though.

 

[KCC]

wow unreal deal

Seems like every team this off season is going around 6 mill per. Craziness. Makes you wonder about barrie

 

[Pierce Hawthorne]

Absolutely over the moon with this contract.


6.3M is gonna be an absolute steal for him during his prime years.



Long term I was honestly expecting the number to start with a 7. This is just perfect.

 

[McMozesmadness]

Well done Avs... Very nice deal.

 

[Hammettf2b]

Hell of a deal

 

[tucker3434]

Deal eats up none of his UFA years, going to demand a pretty penny when hes 27. Good deal though.

Eats 2 UFA years.

 

[Spilot23]

Absolutely over the moon with this contract.


6.3M is gonna be an absolute steal for him during his prime years.



Long term I was honestly expecting the number to start with a 7. This is just perfect.

Couldn't be more happy totally made my day.. Let's now sign his best bud Tyson

 

[Rangediddy]

Really glad to see this!

Should help Treliving sign Monahan so something similar.

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Joe $a¢i¢ getting things done.

 

[Zirakzigil]

Seems like a solid deal

 

[Mubiki]

you're joking right? He's 20 years old..

It's actually slightly concerning. A majority of the truly elite offensive talent peaks almost immediately. Crosby, Malkin, Stamkos, Ovi, etc. were basically top 5 scorers by their second years. That's not saying he isn't going to be great, or worth the contract. But it's already looking like he's never going to be that "top 5" center everything seems to think he was going to be. If history is any indication at all, that ship has likely sailed.

 

[Mighty Makar]

That's a great deal!

 

[CupofOil]

Another great deal today

Is it? Might be a good deal down the road but what has he proven to earn a deal like that? 38 pts and 52 points the last 2 seasons, am I missing something?

 

[93gilmour93]

What a great deal. 6.3 is fair now and in a few years will be one of the best value contracts in the league.

 

[SEALBound]

Not quite the Tavaras deal but that's one HELL of a deal. Congrats Colly!