NHL Network Name Nathan MacKinnon As Second Best Center In The NHL

TRENDINGNFL news, live updatesCaitlin Clark on fireIncredible Phillies comebackLLWS scores, scheduleFantasy Football Draft KitStory byStory byNHL Network Name Nathan MacKinnon As Second Best Center In The NHLStefano RubinoMon, August 24, 2026 at 4:38 PM UTC·4 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended StoriesTop 20 NHL Centers: Macklin Celebrini Joins Hockey's EliteMacklin Celebrini's sophomore season to remember with the San Jose Sharks continues to bring him a considerable amount of accolades. On Sunday, he was named the third best center in the NHL by NHL Network, improving from 19th place last summer.The Hockey News - San Jose SharksRangers’ Mika Zibanejad shut out from NHL Network top-20 centers listEven a return to his best playing self wasn’t enough for New York Rangers veteran Mika Zibanejad to land a […]Forever BlueshirtsMartin Necas Weighs In on Nathan MacKinnon After First Full Season TogetherMartin Necas was recently asked about his relationship with Nathan MacKinnon after playing his first full season alongside the Colorado […] The post Martin Necas Weighs In on Nathan MacKinnon After First Full Season Together appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowAdvertisementAdvertisementCanadiens Captain Makes NHL Top 20 Centers Now Ranking But Lands Lower Than ExpectedNHL Network ranks Nick Suzuki as the NHL's 9th-best center in its recent rankings. 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That no longer exists, as for the second season in a row, the Florida Panthers captain ranked in the top five of the NHL Network's best centers despite not playing a game during the 2025-26 season.The Hockey News - Florida PanthersMartin Necas Talks Avalanche’s Intensity, Potential Line ChangesMartin Necas was recently interviewed in his native language and shared his thoughts on Nathan MacKinnon and his time with […] The post Martin Necas Talks Avalanche’s Intensity, Potential Line Changes appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche news: Joe Sakic delivers confident Cale Makar contract updateColorado Avalanche president and general manager Joe Sakic provided another positive indication Sunday that the team expects to secure a long-term contract extension with defenseman Cale Makar before the start of the 2026-27 season. Makar is entering the final season of his current contract, which carries a $9 million salary-cap hit. 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The NHL Network continued its preseason series by […] The post Daily Bean: No Bruins on Top 20 Centers List; Celebrini Captaincy Talk appeared first on Boston Hockey Now.Boston Hockey NowThe Latest On Cale Makar's Future With The AvalancheJoe Sakic sounds increasingly confident that the Colorado Avalanche will get Cale Makar signed to a long-term extension before the 2026-27 season begins.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheSakic Remains Confident Makar Will Be Signed Before Avalanche Season BeginsAhead of Sunday’s Alumni Game between the Colorado Avalanche and DU Pioneers, general manager Joe Sakic fielded questions from local […] The post Sakic Remains Confident Makar Will Be Signed Before Avalanche Season Begins appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowThe Avalanche Are Dead Last In One NHL Ranking — And They Shouldn't CareThe Avalanche may be dead last in one NHL prospect ranking, but with a Stanley Cup window still open, Colorado has far more important things to worry about right now.The Hockey News - Colorado AvalancheDeen’s Daily: Sakic Talks Makar Negotiations; Bednar and Lehkonen Still Without Deals; Captain CelebriniThe Avalanche held its annual Alumni Game against the DU Pioneers on Sunday, and it led to Joe Sakic answering […] The post Deen’s Daily: Sakic Talks Makar Negotiations; Bednar and Lehkonen Still Without Deals; Captain Celebrini appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowFront office exec Joe Sakic skates with Avs in alumni game as the Cale Makar extension talks roll onJoe Sakic was back in the goal-scoring business Sunday night in an alumni game that featured some of his Stanley Cup-winning Colorado Avalanche teammates. Just a few shifts for old time's sake as the Hall of Fame forward turned front office executive was paired on a line with Peter Forsberg and Milan Hejduk. Sakic's trying to wrap up a contract extension that will keep Cale Makar, a two-time Norris Trophy winner as the league’s top defenseman, in Denver well into the future.Associated PressNew Jersey Devils Have Two Top-20 NHL CentersThe NHL named Jack Hughes and Nico Hischier top-20 NHL centers on Sunday night.The Hockey News - New Jersey DevilsBlues' Robert Thomas Snubbed From NHL Network Centers RankingSt. Louis Blues star Robert Thomas was snubbed from the NHL Network in their latest rankings of the top 20 centers.The Hockey News - St. Louis BluesDeen’s Daily: NHL Expansion; Necas Talks MacKinnon, Avalanche; Hometown Remix JerseysThe NHL is expanding to 33 teams, and it’s not far off from making it official. When will the 33rd […] The post Deen’s Daily: NHL Expansion; Necas Talks MacKinnon, Avalanche; Hometown Remix Jerseys appeared first on Colorado Hockey Now.Colorado Hockey NowAvalanche Prospect Pool Ranked NHL's Worst, but Does It Really Matter?Colorado's collection of prospects and young players has been ranked last in the NHL.Colorado Avalanche On SI