Biography

There are few players in the world as talented and celebrated as this gentleman. The Canadian phenom was drafted first overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and has since established himself as one of the league’s top young players. Born on September 1, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, this Canadian is a five-time All-star and a winner of the Calder Memorial Trophy as the league’s best rookie in 2014. The man from Halifax is one of the most exciting hockey players in the world today and is just scratching the surface of his potential.

This player burst onto the hockey scene as a teenager and immediately set the NHL on fire with his incredible skill, speed, and shooting ability. He demonstrated remarkable maturity for a player his age and quickly became a favourite among fans and analysts alike. Despite struggling in his early years with the Avalanche, he quickly turned things around and has been producing at an elite level ever since. Throughout his impressive career thus far, MacKinnon has set numerous franchise records and earned numerous awards and accolades for his outstanding play. This player has all the makings of a great, and we definitely want to see him make it to the list of legends to have played the game.