Northern Avs Fan
Registered User
- May 27, 2019
- 21,970
- 29,648
Without Nathan Mackinnon the Avs likely have a losing record prior to this season. Sakic’s done an incredible job and as the team continues to succeed more and more of the success will be put on his shoulders. However prior to this season the Avs won because of Nathan Mackinnon. The winning culture could not be created without winning games.
Joe Sakic has a chance to be the architect of a perennial Stanley Cup contender but prior to this season the Avs don’t have any recent success if it isn’t for Nate.
Let’s add Rantanen to last season too. 87 points in 74 games. I don’t think we get to the playoffs without his contribution.