Nathan MacKinnon could emerge from Olympics a legend

Colorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon could emerge from the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games as an NHL legend.

Feb 20, 2025; Boston, MA, USA; [Imagn Images direct customers only] Team Canada forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) receives the Most Valuable Player award from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after the win against Team USA during the 4 Nations Face-Off ice hockey championship game at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images | Brian Fluharty-Imagn ImagesColorado Avalanche superstar Nathan MacKinnon has all the requisite hardware to become a bona fide NHL legend. He’s got a Hart Trophy, Calder Trophy, and Lady Byng. While he hasn’t captured a scoring title, he’s got 1,000…