How Good Is Nathan MacKinnon Actually?

You’re looking at one of the most dominant hockey players in the world right now. A player whose intensity rivals the likes of Kobe Bryant and has become one of the best centers in modern NHL History. However, his journey to get to this point wasn’t easy. This is the story of Nathan MacKinnon Growing up in the close-knit community of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia, a young Nathan Mackinnon would lace up his skates. Inspired by hometown legend Sidney Crosby, MacKinnon’s journey would start on the very same rinks. The town quickly became aware of his talent when Mackinnon recorded 200 points in 50 games when he was 11. Then when he was 12 and 13, he was recording seasons of 110 and 145 points, respectively. But with promise comes pressure. The whispers began – was this kid the next Crosby? In the world of hockey, comparisons are a double-edged sword. They can lift you as quickly as they can weigh you down. For MacKinnon, every stride on the ice was a battle against expectations.