The Avalanche took to Twitter to announce that they'd signed MacKinnon to an 8-year deal, which will keep him in Colorado for a total of 9 more years.
According to Elliotte Friedman that deal surpasses what Connor McDavid was making at $12,500,000 making MacKinnon the highest paid player in the league, at least until Auston Matthews signs his next contract.
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20 SEPTEMBRE | 209 ANSWERS Breaking News - Colorado Avalanche make Nathan MacKinnon the highest paid player in NHL History How would you rate this deal for MacKinnon? | ||
Fair Deal | 78 | 37.3 % |
Overpay | 115 | 55 % |
Underpay | 16 | 7.7 % |
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