Nathan MacKinnon NOT a Finalist For the Ted Lindsay. Are His Fellow NHLers Bored With Him?
About this episode
The episode discusses Nathan MacKinnon's snub as a Ted Lindsay Award finalist and its implications for the Colorado Avalanche's playoff run.
Colorado Avalanche fans are stunned as Nathan MacKinnon, who led the NHL in goals and even-strength points—matching Wayne Gretzky-era levels—gets snubbed as a Ted Lindsay Award finalist. Can MacKinnon turn this slight into fuel for another dominant playoff run? Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson debate the surprise omission, break down the award voting trends, and compare MacKinnon’s season to stars like Connor McDavid, Nikita Kucherov, and Macklin Celebrini. The conversation shifts to Avalanche Round 1 player stats, spotlighting standout performances by Artturi Lehkonen and Cale Makar, while examining who needs to step up offensively in the next round. Plus, an NHL overtime goal controversy sparks talk of much-needed rule changes. Will the Avalanche harness this chip-on-the-shoulder energy as they await their next playoff opponent?
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