Nathan MacKinnon Wants More Money Then Connor Mcdavid?
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S. HarperAugust 30, 2022 (5:19 PM)
The Colorado Avalanche had a killer season and a even better playoffs knocking off the Tampa Bay Lightning to win their first Stanley Cup since 2001.
The Avalanche were lead by Captain Gabe Landeskog, Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen, and of course Nathan MacKinnon. speaking of MacKinnon the Avalanche super star is heading into his final year and is looking to a making a significant raise.
However, MacKinnon doesn't want to make huge money he wants to make more then the best player in the NHL Edmonton Oilers Captain Connor Mcdavid.
On Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts Podcast released on Friday, the SportsNet duo detailed negations between Nathan MacKinnon and the Avs. The reporters say MacKinnon is looking for Connor McDavid money on his new contract extension, potentially becoming the highest-paid player in the league.
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According to Jeff Marek:
"The Oilers' center signed an eight-year $100 million deal in 2020, becoming the wealthiest player in the NHL at $12.5 million per season. McDavid signed the contract at age 23, but MacKinnon is older than him already 26 years old. Each are extremely accomplished forwards but MacKinnon has had better postseason success both individually and team-wise.
«I think it's going to be a big number, it's a possibility but not guaranteed but he could end up the highest-paid player in the league,» the podcast said. «Right now that's McDavid, I think it's possible but even if he isn't it's going to be a big number.»
«I think it's going to be a big number, it's a possibility but not guaranteed but he could end up the highest-paid player in the league,» the podcast said. «Right now that's McDavid, I think it's possible but even if he isn't it's going to be a big number.»
The podcast discussed how this was the reason the Avalanche couldn't bring back Nazem Kadri.
They report:
The Avs did not want to go as long on term and threaten MacKinnon's deal.
There are also reports that the NHL Salary Cap could rise quicker than anticipated, which will help the Avs.
MacKinnon is scheduled to was become a free agent at the end of next season. Colorado has already committed $9.25 million to Mikko Rantanen, $9 million to Cale Makar, $7 million to Gabriel Landeskog, another $6.125 to Valeri Nichushkin, and $5 million to Samuel Girard long-term.
Do you think Nathan MacKinnon deserves to be the highest paid player in the NHL?
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