While the cream of the crop will likely remain unchanged, there could be some alterations in the rankings as players report ...

What emerges from this comparison is not so much evidence that MacKinnon is undercompensated, but rather a clearer indication ...

A former teammate of Nathan MacKinnon on the Colorado Avalanche is now joining Connor McDavid's called-to-be sidekick on the ...

The arrival of Martin Necas in Denver was supposed to be one of thosefranchise-reset moves, the kind of deal that takes the sting out of losing asuperstar. Acquired by the Colorado Avalanche in ...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche defends against Connor McDavid (97) of the Edmonton Oilers in the second period at Ball Arena April 11, 2023. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post) ...

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a quick breath during the third period of the Avs’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

On Sunday, Kathy MacKinnon cried. They were tears of joy as her son, Nathan, had been selected first overall at the NHL Entry Draft by the Colorado Avalanche.

San Jose Hockey Now's Sheng Peng looks at realistic comparisons for the Sharks' top six core pieces heading into the 2025-26 season.

MacKinnon didn’t get off to a blazing start this season, scoring only nine points in his first 10 games. He was a force from then on, finishing with a career-high 140 points and 51 goals.

Nathan MacKinnon (29) of the Colorado Avalanche takes a quick breath during the third period of the Avs’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators at Ball Arena in Denver on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024.

Nathan MacKinnon ascended into a higher form in 2017-18, emerging as one of the league’s very best players — and most exciting too. But even then it still felt like there was another level for ...