Best & Worst Colorado Avalanche Contracts. Is Nathan MacKinnon's Current Deal Already a Steal?

Avalanche contracts under the microscope: Are they steals or salary cap nightmares?   On today's episode we dissect the Colorado Avalanche's player contracts, evaluating their impact on the team's future. From Nathan MacKinnon's potential "bargain" deal to Cale Makar's "massive steal," we break down the financial landscape of the Avs' roster.     Key discussions include Gabe Landeskog's injury concerns, Artturi Lehkonen's value, and the intriguing structure of Brent Burns' contract. How will these deals shape Colorado's competitiveness as the NHL salary cap rises?   Tune in for expert analysis on the Avalanche's financial strategy and its implications for their Stanley Cup aspirations.   0:00 Intro: Colorado Avalanche contracts analysis 5:08 Nathan MacKinnon's contract becoming a steal 15:26 Valeri Nichushkin and injury concerns 21:06 Jack Drury's contract potential steal 26:43 Sam Girard's contract concerns 32:22 Brent Burns' performance bonuses debate   Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube   Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL     Follow on Twitter:   Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Kyle: https://twitter.com/ShaggyVonDoom Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche _______________________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get $150 in Bonus Bets if your first $5 bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)