Nichushkin on MacKinnon: A Rare Glimpse of Professionalism

Valeri Nichushkin's recent comments about Nathan MacKinnon reveal something interesting about how the Avalanche's star center conducts himself in the locker room and on the ice. The observation that MacKinnon rarely gets on teammates suggests a player who leads more by example than by demanding accountability through confrontation. This kind of leadership style can be just as effective as the vocal, demanding type, especially when the player backing it up has MacKinnon's talent and work ethic.