Nathan Mackinnon becomes the highest-paid player in the NHL

[RGM81]

https://www.tsn.ca/colorado-avalanch...sion-1.1851204

The Colorado Avalanche have signed star forward Nathan MacKinnon to an eight-year contract extension which will make him the highest-paid player in NHL history.
MacKinnon will carry an average annual value of $12.6 million on the deal, which will begin in the 2023-24 NHL season. The total value of the contract is $100.8 million.

The 27-year-old will surpass Connor McDavid, who currently has the league's highest cap hit at $12.5 million.
“Nathan is obviously one of the premier players in the NHL so a long-term extension was something we wanted to get done before the season started,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said. “He has that rare combination of speed and power with a high compete level that makes him a generational player. We are thrilled he will continue to be a member of this team and this community for many years to come.”

[Cunnuc]

Well then... I imagine we will see higher AAVs in the next couple seasons but the precedent has been set. AAV has been going up quite a bit since McDavid and then Matthews. Now with MacKinnon in the mix and some others around 11-12 mil I'm sure we will be seeing close to 15 mil in the next couple years.

Still doesn't come close to what others make in the rest of the major sports.

[capt55]

Nat, made nothing compared these other star players like McDavid, Marner, Tavares, Matthews etc and its about time.