It was the second first-team nod in MacKinnon’s career, along with 2024, and his fourth all-star team overall. That’s now three first-team selections for Makar, along with 2021 and 2022, and ...

Both Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar were named 2024-25 first team All-Stars on Thursday night, the first time it's happened to Avalanche teammates since Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic in 2002.

Imagine being 18 years old, and hearing MacKinnon submit a reference for you. The future of the NHL is in good hands, and Team Canada has nothing to worry about; the talent pool is budding with stars.