Nathan MacKinnon’s impact in NHL heads the Colorado Avalanche’s storylines for 2013-1

[toewsintangibles]

If Mac was not Canadian, there'd be people reminding everyone of his defensive liabilities all the time. He is an offensive star through and through. Defence is a secondary concern to him, at best

 

[Clainer09]

If Mac was not Canadian, there'd be people reminding everyone of his defensive liabilities all the time. He is an offensive star through and through. Defence is a secondary concern to him, at best

What does being Canadian have to do with defence? He is a two way player through and through. Yes, his offensive awareness is clearly better but he is in no way close to a defensive liability. Patrick Bordeleau is a defensive liability.

 

[Foppa Frossa]

New bet: During which game and minute will MacKinnon score his first NHL goal? I'd say 53rd minute against Nashville (PPG).

 

[InjuredChoker]

New bet: During which game and minute will MacKinnon score his first NHL goal? I'd say 53rd minute against Nashville (PPG).

Against Caps. 26th min.

 

[henchman21]

Against the Ducks in the 9th minute.

 

[Flanagan]

In Toronto only 8 minutes in.

 

[IndustryLeech]

10/8 against Toronto in the 47th minute.

 

[Taak19]

Against the Ducks 11 mins into 3rd.

 

[S E P H]

Hattrick against Anaheim. Followed by a Seth Jones hattrick against us.

 

[Freudian]

I predict MacKinnon will hit not only one but two posts before his first goal.

 

[Bubba Thudd]

His first goal will be taken away, as it breezes someone else's sweater and credit goes to the other player. MacK ends up with an assist (where a goal is deserved).

 

[AvInNebr]

His first goal will come with 8:15 left in the third period against the Red Wings.

 

[salty justice]

Is this really the biggest story for COL this season? Or just their biggest prospect story?

New coach, new division, more mature players, possible playoff shot, all seem like bigger things going on than MacKinnon who might not stick in the NHL this season.

 

[tigervixxxen]

The article is about prospects. And let's nip this MacKinnon isn't sticking in the NHL meme in the bud shall we? Roy has spoken, he's staying.

Toronto 55th minute is my guess for first MacKinnon goal.

 

[Mouse21*]

Is this really the biggest story for COL this season? Or just their biggest prospect story?

New coach, new division, more mature players, possible playoff shot, all seem like bigger things going on than MacKinnon who might not stick in the NHL this season.

hes staying regardless of those 10 tryout games.

 

[AMDZen]

MacK's first goal is during the first game, 3 minutes into OT against the Ducks

 

[InjuredChoker]

HF's top 50 prospect rankings just started.

If Mac isn't 1st he's a a bust

 

[avsfan09]

If Mac was not Canadian, there'd be people reminding everyone of his defensive liabilities all the time. He is an offensive star through and through. Defence is a secondary concern to him, at best

Because all Canadians are known as strong two way players...

He is in no way a liability and will only get stronger defensively. Guys a puck hound and strong on the forecheck.

 

[SlyAvs]

Right now Mack is known to step up when it count (memorial cup) so 1st period against ANA

 

[AMDZen]

Right now Mack is known to step up when it count (memorial cup) so 1st period against ANA

Thats why it will be OT of game one per my guess

 

[nanzenkills]

If Mac was not Canadian, there'd be people reminding everyone of his defensive liabilities all the time. He is an offensive star through and through. Defence is a secondary concern to him, at best

I'll take the opinion of the professional scout who posted in this thread earlier over yours.

 

[viach]

HF's top 50 prospect rankings just started.

If Mac isn't 1st he's a a bust

When ?? actually it is prospect rankings from 2012-2013

But I was very amazed from this.....

[NHL]450028[/NHL]

 

[AMDZen]

When ?? actually it is prospect rankings from 2012-2013

But I was very amazed from this.....

[NHL]450028[/NHL]

Noice!

 

[Freudian]

Where do you think HF has MacKinnon in their top 50? Since they are usually very stingy against Avs players I predict 3rd, after Jones and Yakupov. Possibly fourth, after Drouin.

Remember, this is the list that had Landeskog at 12 or something right after the draft, behind Zibanejad.

 

[henchman21]

Where do you think HF has MacKinnon in their top 50? Since they are usually very stingy against Avs players I predict 3rd, after Jones and Yakupov. Possibly fourth, after Drouin.

Remember, this is the list that had Landeskog at 12 or something right after the draft, behind Zibanejad.

I'll say 1 or 2. It will be between Jones and MacKinnon... and Oilers fans will melt down.