Nathan MacKinnon #29

This 2015-17 Salute to Service, customized as #29 “Wright”, was brought to my attention as an easy swap for MacKinnon. While my jersey buddies who found this jersey were absolutely right, I was reluctant to add a MacKinnon warm-up jersey to the collection. I figure the warm-up jerseys are an opportunity for me to add other players to the collection.

I previously had this style of jersey as a Mikko Rantanen, worn during warmups the same night he scored his first NHL goal. After the Mikko trade and subsequent trade to the Stars, I didn’t feel the need to keep a Mikko in my collection, especially while he played for a division rival. When he retires, I’d probably add a “Moose” jersey back into the collection, as that’s essentially my thought process for any former Avalanche players.

I bought the jersey and had it sent directly to Matt at LBJ. Matt advised me it’d probably be best to just do a nameplate swap to MacKinnon, as the stitching from the #29 sleeve numbers would always be visible, so MacK it’ll be!