BREAKING NEWS - MacKinnon is Officially The NHL's Highest Paid Player

Nathan Mackinnon has signed a 8 year extension with the Colorado avalanche, but for how much of a salary per season?

Just two years ago Mackinnon Stated:

''I will take a team friendly deal, to leave more cap space for this team and the management''

Well, it seems as if Mackinnon's thoughts have changed. And we're talking they've changed BIG TIME. As MacKinnon is now making more than Connor McDavid.

To reveal Mackinnon's official contract, prepare yourself and view it on page 2

Nathan Mackinnon has signed a 8- year $12.6 million dollar contract, making plenty more than the leagues best player Connor McDavid.

The Avalanche will be paying Mackinnon until he is 36 years of age