Prospect Info: The Official Nathan MacKinnon Thread

[RockLobster]

It's possible, but I would guess we'll probably see him with 22 next year. From all accounts it means a lot to him because of Freddy Cabana, and has said he'd wear it if it was open in the NHL, and hoped to have it his whole career.

Not that Hunwick had to automatically give up his number because Nate's a 1st overall pick. Usually the kid has to bribe the vet somehow with a watch or something. I'm not sure but I think the Hunwick hate might be a little tongue in cheek because of what an easy target he is.

For some that's true, it could be tongue-in-cheek, for others, I'm not so sure.

And yes, I do remember the story of Freddy Cabana, so that's why even I'm a little shocked that he isn't getting #22...but that's not going to stop be from getting a MacKinnon jersey, could turn out to be a nice Collector's Item one day (much like the Stastny 62's!)

As soon as I get the money, that thing is getting ordered!

 

[LateNightOilerFan]

Nate wore #9 in minor hockey, he wore #22 as a Moosehead as a tribute to Cabana. #29 seems like a combination/compromise for the 2 numbers he has worn so far in his hockey career.

 

[zxcvnm]

Really disappointed he's not Mack 10. Especially someone with his shot.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

#29? Yucckk

I would rather see #22, damn Hunwick.

 

[Colorado Avalanche]

It's possible, but I would guess we'll probably see him with 22 next year. From all accounts it means a lot to him because of Freddy Cabana, and has said he'd wear it if it was open in the NHL, and hoped to have it his whole career.

Not that Hunwick had to automatically give up his number because Nate's a 1st overall pick. Usually the kid has to bribe the vet somehow with a watch or something. I'm not sure but I think the Hunwick hate might be a little tongue in cheek because of what an easy target he is.

My guess is he didn't even ask him. It seems like it's in bad taste to ask that as a rookie. Staz waited until his sophomore year to ask Liles, who was happy to do it because he liked #4.

I totally agree, that's why he's saying in twitter, that THIS YEAr he will wear #29, while Hunwick is still playing for this team, but he should be gone by next season.

 

[the_fan]

Hunwick has no business being in the NHL so he should just give up #22 even if he's giving it to a rookie, because that rookie is about 100 times better than him even if he busts.

 

[Burnaby_Joe*]

Really disappointed he's not Mack 10. Especially someone with his shot.

Never even thought of this

 

[BaconNater]

Maybe he wanted 92 and had to settle for 29? That darn Landeskog kid...

 

[SlyAvs]

Maybe he wanted 92 and had to settle for 29? That darn Landeskog kid...

LOL, your the biggest Hunwick fan lol

 

[lavoy]

Nate wore #9 in minor hockey, he wore #22 as a Moosehead as a tribute to Cabana. #29 seems like a combination/compromise for the 2 numbers he has worn so far in his hockey career.

Bingo, came here to say this. Logical choice considering what numbers he has worn and why he wears them...

Hey, at least at the news of #22 not being available he didn't demand a trade to Baie-Comeau... Errrr, wait

 

[lavoy]

29 is soooo ugly. Can we trade him for Drouin?

Drouin wore 29 at the WJCs, you would be stuck with the ugliness

 

[Frenchy]

#29? Yucckk

I would rather see #22, damn Hunwick.

I'm guessing that that MacKinnon wont keep #29 for long and you could see Hunwick giving away his number , sooner rather than later.

Pretty much like Liles did with Stastny, a few games into the season , when he gave him the 26.

 

[member 116861]

I love #29 so I don't mind him picking it.

 

[Cypher]

So basically, anybody with a "9" in their jersey number is untouchable in trades

Down the middle, the Avs will have
9
90
29

Avs core longterm include
9
29
92

 

[the_fan]

83 is a good number

 

[the_fan]

So basically, anybody with a "9" in their jersey number is untouchable in trades

Down the middle, the Avs will have
9
90
29

Avs core longterm include
9
29
92

I don't know, 29 looks kinda out of place, like it does not belong there. Should of went with 91

 

[Ehlersfan]

Nate should have chose 95 for his birth year or 91 for his birthday Sept. 1st

 

[PeterTheGreat]

Toews was 29 in the WJC.

 

[AvsWraith]

9
19
29

He just wants to be part of the great nines club.

 

[The Merchant]

Ewwwwwwww

 

[Foppa Frossa]

Holy crap guys. It's just a number.

 

[Taak19]

Lol number queens.

 

[billybobjoe2112]

How many of you guys are getting his jersey?

 

[A Shiny Zubat]

...its just a number.

 

[Frenchy]

Lol number queens.

size Queens .... .... .... ..... ..... ...... .... number queens



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