RotoWire: Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche Are Not Well Liked

Colorado Avalanche emerge as one of the NHL’s most hated teams, but does that animosity fuel their dominance in the Central Division? Nathan MacKinnon’s polarizing reputation surprises even die-hard fans, ranking him among the league’s most disliked players according to Rotowire’s new map breakdown. Meanwhile, the Avalanche secure a one-year deal with Fabian Lysell—can this "prove-it" contract ignite his potential and bolster Colorado’s bottom-six forward group?   Chris Micieli and Zach Pearson dissect Rotowire’s rankings for most hated teams, players, and loyal fanbases, revealing surprising rivalries and unexpected grudges across the league. They explore why Vegas Golden Knights top the villain charts, which players get under fans’ skin, and how Colorado’s passionate fanbase stacks up nationwide. The hosts wrap with a look at the New York Islanders’ innovative fan-designed third jersey contest. Can other NHL franchises match this level of engagement?   Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images   Everydayer Club: If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Avalanche Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. https://lockedonavalanche.supercast.com/     Subscribe to our Subtext to talk to us directly! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonavalanche   Everything Locked on Avalanche: https://solo.to/lopn_avalanche   Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAvalanche?sid=YouTube   Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL     Follow on X:   Chris: https://twitter.com/c__micieli Zach: https://twitter.com/XavierSuperfly Show Page: https://twitter.com/LOPN_Avalanche   #NHL #coloradoavalanche   _________________________________________ Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.