DENVER — Mention a topic, just about any topic, and sharp-shooting Colorado Avalanche centre Nathan MacKinnon takes his elusiveness to a whole new level. “He’s a legitimate, bona fide superstar in our league,” said defenceman Ian Cole, who joined the Avs after spending last season with Pittsburgh and Columbus. So it just feels normal,” said MacKinnon, who signed a seven-year, $44.1 million deal in July 2016. “We’re trying to prove ourselves,” said MacKinnon, who missed eight games in February with a shoulder injury. “I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing — keep getting better by doing the little things.

Source: National Post September 23, 2018 12:00 UTC