Nathan MacKinnon is going to be in the burgundy and white for a long time.
The Avalanche on Tuesday announced that the 27-year-old star center has signed an eight-year extension with the team that will run through the 2030-31 season.
“Nathan is obviously one of the premier players in the NHL so a long-term extension was something we wanted to get done before the season started,” Avalanche general manager Chris MacFarland said in a news release. “He has that rare combination of speed and power with a high compete level that makes him a generational player. We are thrilled he will continue to be a member of this team and this community for many years to come.