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

[McFlyingV]

Some people are down on Mack because of his lack of jump in production, but I still think the kids going to be a beast. I'd be very happy with this deal as a Colorado fan. Might not look like a steal for a year or 2, but it definitely should be one.

 

[The Merchant]

So happy.

 

[Albus Dumbledore]

meh like the scheif deal more, still a very good contract nonetheless

 

[The Abusement Park]

A lot of money for a guy who hasn't done much since his rookie season

Overrated

This deal is all about his potential. He's already proven he's a 50-60 point center. The going rate for those types of players is around 6 a year. If he takes the next step into that elite category, which is extremely possible, this will be a good deal. If he maxes out around Duchenes level, than 6.3 isn't that far off market value anyways. All in all great deal IMO.

 

[crowfish]

Great deal for the Avs Mackinnon is a beast! one of my favourite players in the league

 

[Saitama]

Great signing! MacKinnon is one of my favorite NHL players! /jealous!

 

[bloudy]

I understand that he is only 20, so this is a great deal if he indeed does have another gear. Personally, I'm questioning the "if". But hopefully for Avs fans, he finds it. Overall, a decent calculated risk.

 

[Wrath]

Was expecting 7-8M, I'm happy with it.

Quiet offseason for the Avs so far, but that's not always a bad thing.

Time to take care of Barrie and shore up the D-corp.

 

[CorgisPer60]

I understand that he is only 20, so this is a great deal if he indeed does have another gear. Personally, I'm questioning the "if". But hopefully for Avs fans, he finds it. Overall, a decent calculated risk.

All long term contracts are calculated risks. MacK is 20 and is producing like a top 3 forward already. This is a fine contract for him.

 

[Acetylene]

Good for the Av's. Franchise player locked up for a long time

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Wow, can't be good news for Flames trying to sign Monahan and Gaudreau. If they are able to get that pair for less than 14M that would be very good at this point.

Great signing though.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Gaudreau will get north of 7m. If he gets less than 6.5m, then Calgary will be over the moon.

 

[Hurricane Hugo]

Solid deal all around.

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

Gaudreau will get north of 7m. If he gets less than 6.5m, then Calgary will be over the moon.

so will Monahan..both have proven more productive thus far

 

[Nalens Oga]

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

Yeah Colorado's forward development is screwy. None of Landeskog/Duchene/MacKinnon took a big step after having a good rookie season. Duchene did somewhat but that was just because he wasn't as physically mature and would get knocked off the puck in his first season. O'Reilly did to some extent but that was also very much physical maturation and shining with more TOI.

There hasn't been anyone in the organization to coach these guys on actual offense or develop their skill.

 

[Drij]

Only a good deal if Mack plays to his expectations.

 

[Rebels57]

Wow, can't be good news for Flames trying to sign Monahan and Gaudreau. If they are able to get that pair for less than 14M that would be very good at this point.

Great signing though.

Why would this not be good news? Those guys are going to get paid fairly regardless.

Calgary isn't going to convince them to accept a lowball offer.

Gaudreau deserves at least $7 and Monahan deserves at least $6

As you said, if they can get them both locked up for $14 or under, they should be ecstatic.

 

[Rebels57]

Yeah Colorado's forward development is screwy. None of Landeskog/Duchene/MacKinnon took a big step after having a good rookie season. Duchene did somewhat but that was just because he wasn't as physically mature and would get knocked off the puck in his first season. O'Reilly did to some extent but that was also very much physical maturation and shining with more TOI.

There hasn't been anyone in the organization to coach these guys on actual offense or develop their skill.

They need to can Roy, as painful as that is for me to say considering he is quite easily my all-time favorite goaltender.

 

[missionAvs]

Pretty pumped about this. Hopefully MacK is ready to take the next step next season!

 

[tigervixxxen]

Good for the Av's. Franchise player locked up for a long time

Exactly. That's the point that's getting missed by those who say he hasn't taken the next step. Regardless of that fact he is still the Avs FRANCHISE PLAYER. If he has gone into a bridge deal there would be far more comments about playing with fire and not committing to their players. I even feared a 5 year deal is what they may have to settle on. When Landeskog got his 7 year deal out of his ELC when he was just recovering from a concussion some folks called it crazy, now it's the best deal the Avs have on the books. This will either look fine down the line or amazing but the Avs won't be chastised for screwing around with their most important player.

 

[sethro109]

Any one that watches Mack play knows that he's going to score a heap load of points in the years to come. His speed and passing ability are top tier. If his lines mates were better at finishing this contract would be much higher (So it was almost a good thing?). Speaking of finishing, that is one area he too needs to work on. I remember many times this season where he had individual chances and failed to score. It doesn't worry me though. This Kid knows how to play the game and will definitely be making an insane amount of money when his next contract comes around.

 

[SenzZen]

Potentially a fantastic deal.

Guessing another UFA year would have cost an extra ~$750K AAV?

 

[Freudian]

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

The last three years of this deal are UFA years.

 

[Jarey Curry]

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.

Was Seguin like that in Boston? I think MacKinnon has so many opportunities ahead of him to make a big splash, the freakin kid's a 20 year old

 

[cgf]

7 million for a guy who had 60 points once and hasn't come close since is insanity

he got more than fair value

He just paced for ~60 this past season...and that playing through an injury that took away his shot...