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Forward Nathan MacKinnon signed a seven-year, $44.1 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday.

The contract, which runs through the 2022-23 season, has an average annual value of $6.3 million.

MacKinnon, 20, was third on the Avalanche in scoring last season with 52 points (21 goals, 31 assists) in 72 games.

"Signing Nathan to a long-term contract was a priority this offseason," Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said. "He is going to be a key part of our team for many years to come and it was important to secure his rights moving forward."

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