MacKinnon’s rapport with Crosby and the potential two-way chemistry in Colorado could be a catalyst for a Crosby-Avalanche pairing, especially given Crosby’s Nova Scotia roots and MacKinnon’s leadership role.

MacKinnon is the catalytic scorer on the Avalanche power play, having produced all three of Colorado’s PP goals in the Dallas series. His creativity and finishing touch will be crucial as the Avs rebuild structure, with two potent setups designed to feed him and capitalize on his elite shot-creating ability.

MacKinnon tops the board with all-around production: elite speed, high shot volume, strong in both goals and assists, plus solid peripherals. His pace supports a reliable anchor in standard multi-cat leagues, especially when paired with Colorado teammates for peak on-ice usage.

MacKinnon is highlighted as a cornerstone of Canada’s attack, whose elite playmaking and scoring could bridge a scoring gap if the roster leans on rest. His ability to drive play and generate offense under IIHF pace could be decisive in Milan.

Nathan MacKinnon would be the marquee beneficiary of Crosby in Colorado, potentially forming a devastating top-line dynamic. A Crosby-MacKinnon pairing would lift both players' ceilings, altering Colorado’s fantasy projections and upping the Avalanche's offensive ceiling, with ripple effects across the division and for bettors targeting high-upside stacks.