LieutenantDangle
Barry McKockner
One thing that has been concerning lately is MacKinnon's laziness in the defensive zone. I don't remember him being that way last season, hopefully Bednar can snap it outta him. It isn't all about offense Nate.
It is by design to have MacKinnon cover the high slot and point in the d zone so he can get great rushes up the ice when the avs get possession back. Additionally the other guys on his line both have experience playing center and are fully capable of playing that role down in the low slot and behind the net just fine. Last night MacKinnon had three takeaways, which led both teams in that category