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Age / DOB:  (17) / 9/1/1995
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Although it's still a far way off, the 2013 NHL Entry Draft could end up being a casualty of the ongoing lockout.
"There can’t be a draft without a CBA. That’s one of the things collectively bargained," said former NHL GM Craig Button. "The NHL could still implement a draft regardless of having no CBA, but the NHLPA could say no and then everybody’s a free agent. That would be messy. What if they say there’s a bidding situation for the junior players? It’s far-fetched and I don’t think it would happen, but …" Ultimately, who knows. It seems unlikely for the NHL and players to still be fighting into the summer, but if they're willing to throw away the season then it's not like the draft is likely to be considered sacred. Nathan MacKinnon is currently projected to go first overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Wed, Dec 26, 2012 10:17:00 AM
Source: Edmonton Journal

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Nathan MacKinnon had an assist in Team Canada's 9-3 victory against Germany.

MacKinnon isn't likely to be one of Canada's offensive leaders in this tournament, but he is one of their most interesting players. He's an early contender to be selected with the first overall pick in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. This tournament should serve as a learning experience for him, especially due to the presence of Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who has a unique understanding of the pressures that come with being a candidate to be selected with the top pick.
Wed, Dec 26, 2012 09:09:00 AM
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Nathan MacKinnon will captain Team Cherry at the 2013 Home Hardware CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game on Jan. 16 from the Halifax Metro Centre.

He will be joined by Halifax teammates Jonathan Drouin and Zachary Fucale, who is the top-ranked goalie for the 2013 draft in the QMJHL. Frederik Gauthier of Rimouski, Anthony Mantha of Val-d'Or and Baie-Comeau's Valentin Zykov are highly-touted prospects in the Quebec League who will suit up for Team Cherry as well. Two more players to pay close attention to are Darnell Nurse of Sault Ste. Marie, who will patrol the team's back end, and Cape Breton's William Carrier, who will play up front.
Source: NHL.com
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 06:29:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon is rooming with Edmonton forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins at Team Canada's selection camp.

Nugent-Hopkins was selected first overall in 2011 and MacKinnon is an early favorite to be the top pick in the draft in 2013. The Oilers center has been trying to impart some wisdom on MacKinnon during camp. "I told him to just play his game and don't worry about everything that's going on," said Nugent-Hopkins. "For me, I definitely didn't have the best camp. I was really nervous and I kind of let that get the best of me. I told him to just think of (last night's red/white scrimmage) as another game. Hopefully something I can say will help him out a little bit." Despite MacKinnon's superb talent and status as an excellent future prospect, he isn't considered a lock to make Canada's roster for the World Junior Championship.
Source: Ottawa Sun
Wed, Dec 12, 2012 12:01:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon set up four goals in Halifax's 7-6 overtime loss to Acadie-Bathurst on Saturday night.

The top candidate to go first in the 2013 draft continues to fill up the stat sheet each night. With 52 points, he's first in the QMJHL in scoring and producing at over a two-point-per game pace. Martin Frk, a 2012 second-rounder of the Red Wings, also had an assist in the loss.
Sat, Dec 8, 2012 08:53:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon drew an assist for Halifax in a 5-3 victory over Cape Breton Tuesday night.

The best bet to be the first name called in the upcoming June Entry Draft sits third in QMJHL scoring with 48 points in 28 contests. Teammate Jonathan Drouin also added a helper to give him 43 points in only 22 games.
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 10:11:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon sniped two goals and chipped in with an assist as Halifax routed Chicoutimi on Friday night 7-1.

The frontrunner to be the first pick in the 2013 draft continues to compile the points. He has 22 goals and 24 assists on the year. Fellow top prospect Jonathan Drouin also had an assist to give him an incredible 41 points in only 20 games.
Fri, Nov 30, 2012 08:44:00 PM
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Columbus is a big loser because the NHL lockout created the cancellation Friday of the All-Star Game in the city, but, at the same time, the lockout puts the Blue Jackets in prime position to choose Nathan MacKinnon, the odds-on favorite to be the first selection in next June's NHL Entry Draft.

The cancellation of the NHL's All-Star Game means a loss of millions to Columbus. According to a 2008 study, the Jackets and Nationwide Arena have generated more than $2-billion in economic activity since the arena doors opened. By this point, they are directly responsible for more than $1-billion in spending by out-of-town visitors — an important figure as it represents "new money" entering downtown. "The impact ripples out from the arena into the surrounding taverns, restaurants, shops and hotels," Michael Arace of the Columbus Dispatch writes. "Thousands of bartenders, waiters, small-store owners, bellhops, cabbies and so forth are missing hockey a lot more than the fans or, for that matter, the sportswriters. These are people who most accurately gauge the pain of this stupid lockout. It hits them in the refrigerator." A season-losing lockout, though, would allow Columbus to take MacKinnon.
Source: Columbus Dispatch
Sat, Nov 24, 2012 11:10:00 AM
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Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and added two assists for Halifax in a 4-2 win over Cape Breton in QMJHL action Friday.

The odds-on favorite to be the first selection in next June's NHL Entry Draft has now recorded 43 points in 24 games. Teammate Jonathan Drouin has been equally impressive, as his two points give him 40 in just 18 games on the year.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 10:50:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon assisted three times in Halifax's 6-2 rout over Baie-Comeau on Wednesday night.

At this point, it's more of a shocker when he doesn't make his mark on the score sheet. The favorite to be the top pick in the 2013 draft has 40 points in 23 games.
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 08:48:00 PM
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NHL Central Scouting ranks Halifax teammates Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin as the top-two skaters in the QMJHL for the 2013 draft.

MacKinnon is an early favorite to go first overall and Drouin is quickly raising up the rankings as well. Portland defenseman Seth Jones is the top ranked skater in the WHL, while Ottawa's Sean Monahan is the No. 1 player in the OHL. The United States Hockey League's best skater is currently JT Compher, while Aleksander Barkov of Tappara in Finland and Elias Lindholm of Brynas in Sweden are the cream of the crop in Europe. These are the just preliminary rankings, but this year's draft class is already shaping up to be a strong one.
Source: NHL.com
Tue, Nov 20, 2012 02:02:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin produced two points apiece as Halifax defeated Val-d'Or Foreurs 4-3.

Drouin scored two goals while MacKinnon collected a pair of assists. MacKinnon already appears primed to be a high-end first round pick in 2013 - probably first overall - but Drouin is emerging as a promising prospect in his own right.
Sun, Nov 18, 2012 06:56:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon enjoyed a three-point night as Halifax buried Rouyn-Noranda 8-3 on Friday.

The top candidate to go first in the upcoming draft, MacKinnon, who had a goal and two helpers, has done nothing to put any doubts in anybody's mind. His 20 goals rank him second in the QMJHL and his 36 points slot him seventh. At 17 years old, the sky is the limit. Detroit's 2012 second-rounder Martin Frk also had a goal and two helpers.
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 09:05:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon set up two of Halifax's five goals in its 5-1 win over Gatineau on Friday night.

There's a reason why he's considered the top candidate to go first overall in the 2013 draft ... there's just never a night when he's held off the scoreboard. The 17-year-old's 32 points ranks fifth in the QMJHL.
Fri, Nov 9, 2012 10:33:00 PM
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Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and three assists as Team QMJHL beat Team Russia 5-2 on Wednesday night in the Super Series.

The leading candidate to be the top pick in the 2013 draft bounced back after having a minus-four performance Monday. It's clear, though, that he has a short memory and you can't keep him contained for long. He has 30 points in 18 games with Halifax of the QMJHL this year.
Source: NHL.com
Wed, Nov 7, 2012 10:48:00 PM

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