The Colorado Avalanche star was one of six Canadian players named in June to the country’s initial roster for the league’s first foray into international hockey since the 2016 World Cup
Team MacKinnon captain Nathan MacKinnon is congratulated on his goal by teammate Sidney Crosby during the NHL All-Star Game, in Toronto, on Feb. 3.
Another big thought occupying the star centre’s mind was the chance to finally live out a childhood dream at February’s NHL 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. “I’m thinking about it a lot,” MacKinnon said of the 4 Nations at last month’s NHL/NHLPA player media tour in Las Vegas. “I’m sure during the season I won’t as much just because you’re so consumed with your own team, but it’s a lot of fun thinking about playing with all the best players from your own country.”
Vegas Golden Knights centre Jack Eichel, who was named as one of the first six American players, said the talent on display at the showcase set to run Feb. 12-20 in Montreal and Boston will impress. The NHL announced at last season’s all-star game players would participate at the next two Games after skipping 2018 for business reasons and missing out in 2022 due to COVID-19.“It’s been a long time a lot of missed opportunities, especially the Olympics,” said Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg, one of Sweden’s first six players. “I’m really excited for this to be an unofficial start of the what’s to come.
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