Deen’s Daily: MacKinnon’s New Cap Hit; Oldest NHL Rosters; Greaves’ Upcoming Arbitration Hearing

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May 11, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Dallas Stars left wing Jason Robertson (21) battle for the puck in the third period in game three of the second round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Nathan MacKinnon’s cap hit is changing slightly moving forward. Why? The Avalanche were among the oldest NHL rosters last season. Has that changed after an offseason of moves? Also, Jet Greaves is nearing an arbitration hearing and the Dallas Stars aren’t far off from needing to make a decision on Jason Robertson.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — July 22.

Colorado Hockey Now​

Nathan MacKinnon’s cap hit has changed slightly for the upcoming five seasons. Here’s why.

Here’s where the Avalanche rank among the oldest rosters in the league.

Around The NHL​

The first of the arbitration cases is near. And the two sides are vastly apart in their ask with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.

Arbitration filings are in for Columbus and Jet Greaves

Team: $2.8M

Player: $7.5M

Remember these are strategic, but that is quite a gap

Hearing Thursday. Once it starts, there can be no settlement

— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 21, 2026

John Marino: As we await a Cale Makar extension this summer, Utah blueliner John Marino decided to take advantage of the almost-extinct eight-year contract. He signed for maximum term, carrying a $6.75 million AAV with the Utah Mammoth. The deal begins in 2027-28, after Marino completes his current deal this upcoming season.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Devils prospect leaves Canadian junior hockey, commits to BU.

Detroit Hockey Now: Injured during the 2025-26 season, Marco Kasper is back on the ice.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: We’re getting close to a Jason Robertson decision, as his arbitration date looms over the Dallas Stars. Does a trade to Pittsburgh still make sense? Is it realistic?

San Jose Hockey Now: New assistant GM Jeff Kealty looks back on the trade that sent Yaroslav Askarov to the Sharks from his former team.

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