0 sharesFresh off winning his first Stanley Cup, Nathan MacKinnon reportedly became the highest-paid player in the NHL Tuesday after signing a massive contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon, who was entering the final year of a contract signed in 2016, inked an eight-year deal worth $100.8 million, a source told The Associated Press Tuesday. He will earn $12.6 million a year, topping Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid, who had been the highest-paid player at $12.5 million. FLAMES SIGN STANLEY CUP CHAMP NAZEM KADRI TO 7-YEAR DEAL “He has that rare combination of speed and power with a high compete level that makes him a generational player. MacKinnon is the youngest player to ever win the Calder Trophy and the youngest player to make an NHL debut for the Avalanche.

Source: Fox News September 21, 2022 01:41 UTC