While the exact details of the offer remain under wraps, insiders close to the organization have confirmed that the proposal was described as “jaw-dropping” and intended to secure MacKinnon’s long-term future with the team in the face of swirling rumors of outside interest.
But in a bold and heartfelt move, MacKinnon turned it down.
> “It’s never been about the money for me,” MacKinnon reportedly said in a closed-door meeting. “My focus is finishing what we started here — bringing another Stanley Cup to Colorado.”
The decision has sent shockwaves across the NHL, with analysts praising MacKinnon’s loyalty and leadership. The 29-year-old center, already a Stanley Cup champion and perennial Hart Trophy contender, has been the face of the Avalanche for nearly a decade.
Coach Bednar, when reached for comment, simply said, “He’s built different. This is why he’s our leader.”
Fans are now buzzing with speculation: does this signal a possible restructuring deal or an even deeper commitment between the star and the franchise?
Stay tuned for more updates as this
story develops.
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