Nathan MacKinnon on talking to Sidney Crosby after Game 5 loss in The Stanley Cup Finals

Listen to The High Button Podcast
Spotify: rb.gy/fhtih6
Apple: rb.gy/sr7ziu
SoundCloud: / thehighbutton
Google Play: rb.gy/l95se6
Amazon: tinyurl.com/2p...
High Button Sports Socials
Instagram ► / highbuttonsports
Twitter ► / thehighbutton
Facebook ► / highbuttonsports
Clothing ► www.highbutton...
Website
highbuttonsports.ca
Business Inquiries
[e-mail]

[@996TheHowl]

Incredible segment. Glad this popped on my feed

[@bobbyochoa2234]

Same

[@AkSamurai69]

Took the words out my mouth

[@biffdanielson2820]

Huge props to the interviewer for letting him talk.

[@Arccanos]

Classes on interviewing specifically teach this.

[@maritimejt1236]

So brutal how this is an actual accurate comment for media these days lol. Great interview

[@GamerNation1221]

Man wouldnt we all love to have a friend like Sid to fall back on in these moments. What a great bond these two have. Dogg forever.

[@justbleedprod.9414]

Common good guy Crosby moment. What a friendship these two have

[@name-vi6fs]

Not an Avs fan, but MacKinnon is an amazing player.

[@VivecsTDawg]

That's multiple times now I've heard Mack talk about Cogs' speech before game 6. Probably a big reason he is still with the Avs not to mention he took broken bones for the team and absolutely played his heart out. Multiple times in the playoffs the 4th line was the only good line for COL and it was obvious they brought the rest of the team up with their energy. That 4th line was huge for the Avs, O'Connor came in a quarter of the way through the playoffs and ended up staying the whole time beating out Aube-Kubel for the starting lineup.

[@marie2274]

All the Avs players in interviews talked about Cogs speech. That must of been impressive and moving.

[@SessionSakic]

On top of that it was always Cogs as the first one outside of the dressing room in the tunnel psyching himself up, like a pre-game ritual, seen it many time in the playoffs this year, great veteran leadership, him and EJ were both hungry for it this season.

[@marie2274]

@@SessionSakic Yes, he does do that. I wonder if that was something he did with all the teams he played for.

[@t-fly8132]

It’s crazy how much the supporting cast contributed. Cogs, helm, Compher, Manson, EJ, and Lehky were all over the ice keeping constant pressure on the other teams regardless of which line they were facing. Byram literally went from getting more toi because of the Gerard injury to being the best player in the finals. The Avs were unstoppable with that depth and production.

[@marie2274]

@@t-fly8132 Great insight... The Avs desire to win the Cup was amazing. To watch Nichushkin play with a broken foot. To actually need medical staff to put his skate on.. To hear Bo Byram was possibly hanging up his skates because of concussion history. I wouldn't be surprised hear more injuries to the Avs players. Cogs had a broken hand but came back in a week. Kadri a broken thumb in two places to come back. I had a broken hand it didn't heal for 8 weeks. What a team of amazing men.

[@bjarczyk]

He skates fast as hell. What an incredible player. He earned it! The Avs were unstoppable this year.

[@marc-etiennemercier6584]

When he comes in the zone at top speed with that incredible balance and speed, he's scary.

[@ericmgomes]

"I felt like I could have played for another 6 months". An insane comment shows how great of a hockey player he is.

[@philipbartlett7740]

This is a man who has really emotionally matured over the years.

[@ART1E057]

props to the interviewer here. got some great answers out of nate

[@bethm5791]

I’ve always loved the friendship they have had. It’s very sincere and selfless on both sides. There for each other at bad moments. Genuinely happy for each other during the good.

[@jamaldee2355]

I’m glad that he finally won a cup!!!

[@Itzwapusk]

I met Nathan Mackinnon and Drouin after they won the memorial cup in Saskatoon. Cool ass dude man, was the nicest guy ever

[@SonkCurls]

Such a legend.

[@patward8542]

I’m so happy that Nathan won a cup because he wanted it so badly.

[@gmchief1982]

Coming from a flames fan mackinnon and makar gonna give teams trouble for awhile and the way makar skates he can probably play forward with his talent gonna be some good games next year and congratulations on the cup win

[@grimiss]

As an Avs fan you guys just got a lot better with that Florida trade. Looking forward to seeing Huberdeau and Weegar in Calgary.

[@templetonbob]

Super dominant team, I'd be pumped for the future as an Av's fan.

[@NYSeaNile]

I better see this man on the next nhl game. He is truly a superstar and already has his name on the cup for decades. Humble guy, pretty humble fanbase unlike toronto. Easiest stanley cup champions to root for.

[@zeusthedrumlord547]

If he’s anything like his buddy sid he refuses because he’d rather kids out there playing the real game. But most don’t turn that down.

[@jacobknowles129]

So glad i saw this clip totally gonna listen to the whole interview tomorrow!

[@vilhamdutch2962]

This guy is the best in the NHL! Don’t care what anyone says or any hype for others! An absolute beast in tunnel vision!

[@StevenStamkos91]

He’s the 2nd best player on his team but the avs are pretty good

[@vilhamdutch2962]

@@StevenStamkos91 brah? Come on bra.

[@armaandhanoa3442]

@@vilhamdutch2962 he’s got a point if he’s talkin bout makar

[@aidenjeuck6348]

God it would be awesome to see MacKinnon and Sid play together. I can dream but you never know.

[@brentsenior7830]

Team Canada next world cup of hockey you will

[@muztard]

MacKinnon is UFA end of next year and Pens have Zucker (5.5mil) and Dummolin (4mil) coming off the books...

[@bogshark]

@@muztard bahahahahah mack is not going anywhere, he literally said he’d take a lower salary to stay with the avs

[@kell7689]

Refreshing to hear a hockey player that can actually articulate

[@Not_Lenny88]

Morgan Reilly also knows how to say more than “get pucks deep”. His post game stuff is always insightful

[@Kanders190]

You’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t look up and listen to this pod. I’ve never heard Mackinnon like this. Incredibly relaxed and giving the true answers rather than generic ones you see athletes give out all the time. It’s awesome.

[@NESADDICT]

Pens fan here. This was awesome!

[@detangojet]

If I had to start a team tomorrow I’ve always said Nate would be the player I’d take first. He’s fought through playoff disappointments to finally win. Mentally tough player and incredibly skillful. Pretty tough when he has to be also. Complete player

[@zanetusken]

An honest dude. Much better than those TV interviews right after the game when the poor players give canned answers and just want to go home

[@calebaustin5107]

This was such a well done segment

[@nicholassanchez2252]

“Did ya have fun” bro cmon.

[@seanbourget]

What a team

[@brentmichalak3895]

Blue jackets fan here… but damn i love Mackinnon

[@BennyOkay]

He says literally nothing about the call with Sid. Cool discussion, great responses, but misleading video title

[@RuthAShell]

He mentioned it briefly at 0:47.

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Just hope we don’t lose any major peices, burky is gone but we got leki still but we need more LWrs that can contribute too

[@lukel1878]

We’re all set. Kadri gone won’t be as big as you think. A full season with lehky is going to be phenomenal. And getting the right line combos down between Val lehky Mack landy rantanen will be fun to watch

[@marie2274]

@@lukel1878 I keep hearing rumors about the Avs bring back Stastny. I thought he left on bad terms. There still a few UFA unsigned. I'm sure a few guys wouldn't mind playing for the Avs. I hate to see Kadri leave but his contract could be more than the Avs want to pay. The Avs have a few players that they need to re-sign next summer... MacKinnon, Byram and Compher. I don't think EJ will get another 6 million per year when his contract expires next summer.

[@CandidBroheim]

Don’t forget about what’s coming out of the pipeline as well. I’m excited to see Ben Meyers and Oskar Olausson, they might develop.

[@lukel1878]

@@marie2274 I don’t pay attention to the rumors much after Johnny Hockey. I think with cogs LOC JT Newhook Helm backing up Val lehky nate gabe Miko, byram makar toews girard EJ Manson. This team is just as good as they were. Especially giving lehky a full season I think he’s going to have a record year

[@marie2274]

@@CandidBroheim What??? I do listen to rumors to see if possibly they might be true...Spill the beans..

[@notsure7813]

This AV's team was special

[@tihseht472]

Oh the room number thing makes much more sense now. So ppl that dont know during the on ice celebration someone said to nate while he was being interviewed that it was the room number so basically nate goes all finals without talking to his friend syd n calls him after game 5 loss n gets a 87 room assigned to him in Edmonton for game 6 which he took as a sign. Cause yeah otherwise without the timing of that phone call was like wtf so anytime 87 shows up it means good luck to nate or what but this makes it make much more sense.

[@BranNew1]

I talked to Sid, and NateDogg after that loss too. It was a great conversation to support Nate.

[@vezoh6678]

What?😂

[@justinpeck6015]

Can't wait to see the Cup again in N.S. i still don't know when Nathan gets to bring it home.

[@ebubba1986]

I predict august 7 for crosby s birthday

[@jkliao6486]

For once, youtube algorithm got it right!

[@t-fly8132]

Had the Avs won game 5 the same way as 6, Tampa would have ended the season under the false belief that “the altitude” cost them the series. The Avs proved that was nonsense in the 3rd period of game 6. Even so, the celebration would have been epic. I wish Tampa would have at least put up a feed of Ball arena.

[@hawkey100]

Ok, so he talked to Sid after game 5, at least ask him what Sid said and what they talked about

[@donnadressler3766]

I know right. That's why I clicked on here.

[@CP4Z167]

MacKinnon low key a funny guy . Needs to show more of his personality

[@joeheid4757]

Anybody know when Nate's day with the Cup is? Be looking for videos of that day. Should be another huge party day in Cole Harbour.

[@Deploracle]

Two Cole Harbor boys talking about sport's biggest trophy. Game ON

[@patton303]

Knowing the cup was in the building was really hard on us fans who were there too. That was a long fucking walk from Ball Arena back to the car. Lol.

[@markadkins5_Oh]

Mack rocking Nobull gear. I bet he does CrossFit.

[@alexrock9898]

so glad Colorado put an end to the Tampa Bay COVID Cup dynasty

[@stevenmiller3992]

Nathan Mackinnon figured out the recipe for the secret sauce and will never lose again

[@jesse.ruxspin]

Woooo nasty Nate n the homegrown herro Cale

[@kevinmahoney4067]

I won 300 bucks because you guys Won Game 6... Thanks Mack! 😅

[@kevinsnodgrass6222]

Go AVS GO

[@brentsenior7830]

Wow I could be celebrating winning the cup instead I'm riding this bike lol what a line.

[@MrGreen-vu6dy]

COGS

[@ralliartstyle]

This has nothing to do with Sid!!! Great click bait tho, if you knew anything about the dynamic of these two guys, this is not eye opening info.

[@ZackFrisbee]

After 9 years he finally won s h i t thankfully 😁

[@harrisonnorton6006]

And im on a bike… lmao

[@natthaphonnoble7946]

Cheese this Avs group is different see what happens when Tampa has to play a real team!!!

[@mig2175]

Lol let me say off the bat I think this avs team from the start really is something special and I’m sorry to hear you guys losing some players but I think we could’ve just as easily won the cup against you guys if we didn’t go out there playing like old men I think avs proved they wanted it but I think there are teams that would’ve given us as hard of a time as you guys did.

[@michaelb5119]

Dallas beat Colorado on their way to the finals against Tampa but ok

[@mig2175]

@@michaelb5119 different Colorado bud I’m just saying this years avs showed a lot of skill I’m a Tampa fan so this hurts

[@mig2175]

@@michaelb5119 different Colorado bud I’m just saying this years avs showed a lot of skill I’m a Tampa fan so this hurts

[@michaelb5119]

@@mig2175 wasn't even talking to you

[@gogousa6661]

Wow what incredible click bait

[@sharkgrayc7z06corvette9]

Rides the bike after every game. Jesus

[@SravyaKuchipudi]

I heard that working out after helps deal with the adrenaline of the game but still its crazy they do that lol

[@tomfoolery333]

@@SravyaKuchipudi It helps with recovery. Lots of athletes do it. Jagr was famous for doing it and he just finished his 35th pro season. Sports science is a thing.

[@underatedhockey4148]

Humble basement for a millionaire

[@CarlosDirtyNasty]

did they record this in a disaster shelter?

[@Creepingdeth]

Final not "Finals"

[@laddergoat9000]

His entitled, submissive people pleasing fan boy, country club personality/attitude irritates me but I love his championship speed, skill and style of play.

[@hugh2hoob668]

Bikes damage the hips more than help

[@thejman5552]

coming to you live from... a fuckin jail cell?

[@yellowsnowman9157]

Lightning win if they stay healthy.

[@bwdnako]

Bolts were 2-6 against the Avs last season. Get over it, it was the Avs year.

[@thomasconnolly8683]

lmao tampa got worked, vasy played like shit and the team as a whole barely put up a fight. colorado deserved it the whole way

[@eavanattie9920]

@@thomasconnolly8683 barely put up a fight???? lmao 3 of the 4 colorado wins were 1 goal games and every game colorado had a lucky bounce goal. Luck was on Colorado's side this year but no chance they beat last years tampa team

[@jameson1239]

@@eavanattie9920 the AVs we’re missing key players due to injury there starter had 1 good eye and there 90 point scoring second line centre couldn’t even tie up his own skates due to an injury

[@eavanattie9920]

@@jameson1239 ya everybody at that stage in the playoffs is banged up. Did you see the injury report that came out for the lighting after the playoffs?? Half the team was skating on one leg basically. And the Avs weren’t missing players more important than Point is for Tampa

[@tdfmtig]

Colorado is good but I’ve never seen a team get as lucky as them to win the cup

[@garret2042]

You don't win the Cup with luck. It's 16 damn wins.

[@thomyi]

One of the most historical runs in Stanley Cup playoff history. That takes more than luck.

[@tdfmtig]

@@thomyi every team they played had their most important player injured, they had a bunch of accidental goals against the lightning too, they are really good but I’ve never seen a luckier cup win

[@thomasconnolly8683]

@@tdfmtig tampa played like shit, the avs deserved it straight up. preds are just bad, blues put up a fight but they just weren’t able to compete. and don’t use the binnington excuse, husso was the starter for most of the regular season and he played his heart out the whole series, but it didn’t matter. edmonton still had mcdavid and the avs shut him down. every series win was earned. call it luck if you want but that luck was deserved whether you like it or not. also, hard to call one of the most dominant runs in recent history “luck” when their starting goalie had one good eye the whole time and they still only lost four games.

[@tdfmtig]

@@thomasconnolly8683 Husso let in a bunch of unscreened wrist shots from so far out. Avs were just the healthiest team

[@ducckman]

“a lot of things need to go right” - example St. Louis losing their goalie - if that doesn’t happen the Stanley cup could look different

[@watchmeplay63]

They beat the best goalie in the world in the SCF. Hard to say that STL keeping their goalie makes a huge difference.

[@earthquakkejake9894]

Lol huh