Nathan MacKinnon

Nathan MacKinnon becomes highest-paid player in league after signing eight-year, $100.8 million extension

The Colorado Avalanche made superstar center Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the league on Tuesday. The Halifax, Nova Scotia native signed an eight-year, $100.8 million extension that will keep him in Colorado through the end of the 2030-31 season.

Before MacKinnon put pen to paper, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid was the top dog in terms of yearly salary at $12.5 million but now that honor belongs to the 2022 Stanley Cup champion at $12.6 million per year.

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Nathan MacKinnon to make season debut against Capitals after missing first two games due to COVID-19

Superstar center Nathan MacKinnon will make his season debut for the Avalanche Tuesday night against the Capitals.

MacKinnon flew into DC late last night after two consecutive negative tests for COVID-19. He had been out for a full week after testing positive for COVID-19, missing Colorado’s first two games.

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Nathan MacKinnon gave the jersey off his back to his number-one fan, five-year-old Julian

Nathan MacKinnon’s biggest fan is pretty little. Julian, who just turned five, was at the Pepsi Center with his dad Philip for Fan Appreciation Night on Thursday.

Not only did the Avs beat the Jets in overtime, securing their playoff berth, but Julian’s seat was also selected for the “Jersey off our back” post-game event.

Julian soon found out he would get the gameworn jersey of his number-one favorite player: Number 29, Nathan MacKinnon.

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