Nathan MacKinnon reportedly offered massive raise he asked for
One of the NHL's best players is on his way to being paid like one.
The Colorado Avalanche and Nathan MacKinnon's camp have reportedly recently met to discuss a new contract extension to start in the 2023-24 season.
According to Avalanche insider Adrian Dater, MacKinnon and his camp are looking to make the superstar the highest-paid player in the NHL. The current is Edmonton Oilers captain Connor MacDavid, who has an AAV of $12.5 million.
As per Dater, shared by @avsinsider on Instagram:
''Chris MacFarland and Joe Sakic have met with MacKinnon's camp to discuss a new contract and Sakic says it's a priority for this off-season.
Nathan MacKinnon would become the highest paid player in the NHL with an AAV of 12.5M or higher.''
Nathan MacKinnon would become the highest paid player in the NHL with an AAV of 12.5M or higher.''
Dater thinks MacKinnon will get $14 million yearly for eight years.
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