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Andre Burakovsky was on a line with Nathan MacKinnon and Gabe Landeskog during the first day of Avs Training Camp

By Ian Oland

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September 13, 2019 7:40 pm

Colorado Avalanche forward Andre Burakovsky might have himself a year if head coach Jared Bednar keeps the lines the same at the start of the regular season. It all just depends on Mikko Rantanen.

On Friday, Burakovsky was part of a trio that included superstar Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs’ captain, Gabe Landeskog.

NateMac and Burkie had some instant chemistry.

Video

The Athletic’s Ryan S. Clark posted video of Burakovsky and MacKinnon scoring with ease on a drill. 😮 Holy moly that is SOME skill.

Restricted-free agent Mikko Rantanen, the Avs’ first-line right winger, is still currently unsigned and holding out. If his contract negotiations continue to drag on, Bednar said Burakovsky and summer acquisition Joonas Donskoi would be the first candidates to replace him.

“(Burakovsky’s) another big strong guy that can skate and has a head to make plays,” Bednar said after the first day of Training Camp ended Friday. “After one skate, I liked all three [of the lines] to be honest with you.”

While the goal earlier in the session was sick, Burakovsky’s day wasn’t full of highlights. He was also captured laying on the ice in pain after a bag skate.

Regardless, Burakovsky impressed on his first day.

And he was reunited with some old friends.

It’s weird, but I guess I will get used to this.

Wishing you the best, Burkie.