Jacob MacDonald

Jacob MacDonald

31-Year-Old DefensemanD
Colorado Avalanche
Day-To-Day
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 9/23/2024
2023 Stats
G
7
A
2
PP Pts
4
+/-
-14
PIM
23
2024 Projections
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
On the strength of a totally unsustainable 14.3 percent shooting percentage, MacDonald appeared in 34 games for the Sharks last season and scored seven goals. This is a player that lit the lamp just three times in his first 101 NHL appearances entering the year. Clearly valuing the depth he brings to a lineup, The Avalanche went out and handed MacDonald a two-year, $1.55 million contract to return to the club he previously spent parts of three of his first five NHL seasons with. MacDonald will go about battling veteran Calvin de Haan for a spot on Colorado's bottom defensive pairing. Read Past Outlooks
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Shoots Left
Height 6'0"
DOB 2/26/1993
Born Portland, Oregon
$Signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with the Avalanche in July of 2024.
Returns to Mile High City
DColorado Avalanche
Undisclosed
July 1, 2024
MacDonald (undisclosed) signed a two-year, $1.55 million contract with Colorado on Monday, according to PuckPedia.
ANALYSIS
MacDonald provided seven goals, two assists, 49 shots on net and 40 hits in 34 regular-season contests with the Sharks in 2023-24. The 31-year-old has played three of his first five years with the Avalanche, so he should be familiar with the organization. He missed San Jose's final three games because of an injury but should be available for training camp. MacDonald could see playing time in a depth capacity as a forward or a defenseman in 2024-25.
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2023–24 Time On Ice Stats
  • Average Time On Ice:
    12:01
  • Average Power Play TOI:
    1:26
  • Average Short-Handed TOI:
    0:01
 
Ice Time
Power Play
Short-Handed
2021–22
10:06
0:25
0:19
2022–23
8:40
0:19
0:03
2022–23
16:30
1:14
0:05
2023–24
12:01
1:26
0:01
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A depth defender for Colorado, MacDonald was dealt to San Jose in late January along with Martin Kaut in exchange for Matt Nieto and Ryan Merkley. He failed to make much of an impact with his new club, posting a goal and six points in 25 games. Now 30 years of age, MacDonald will again find himself battling for a third-pairing role on the still-rebuilding Sharks in 2023-24. Look elsewhere on draft day.
MacDonald was on an AHL-only deal last season, but is now in the position to start for the Panthers on opening night. Last season with the Binghamton Devils the 25-year-old defender put up 20 goals and 55 points in 75 games, leading the AHL in points. He was also named on the first All-Star team at the end of the season. During preseason MacDonald was constantly praised by head coach Bob Boughner as one of the best defensemen on the ice, so expect the rookie to see significant ice time on the bottom pairing while battling with MacKenzie Weegar, Alex Petrovic, and fellow preseason breakout Bogdan Kiselevich for a permanent spot on the starting lineup.
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Out for remainder of season
DSan Jose Sharks
Undisclosed
April 15, 2024
MacDonald (undisclosed) will miss the final two games of the 2023-24 season, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.
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Poised to play
DSan Jose Sharks
April 13, 2024
MacDonald (undisclosed) is expected to play Saturday against Minnesota, according to Max Miller of The Hockey News.
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Exits Thursday's contest
DSan Jose Sharks
Undisclosed
April 11, 2024
MacDonald (undisclosed) won't return to Thursday's tilt versus the Kraken.
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Snaps goal drought
DSan Jose Sharks
April 9, 2024
MacDonald scored a goal in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flames.
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Generates helper in loss
DSan Jose Sharks
March 21, 2024
MacDonald registered an assist in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Lightning.
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Testing free agency
DSan Jose Sharks
June 24, 2024
MacDonald will test the open market as an unrestricted free agent in July, per Sheng Peng of San Jose Hockey Now.
ANALYSIS
The Sharks might consider contacting MacDonald again during free agency, but he will be free to explore offers from other teams. The 31-year-old recorded seven goals and nine points in 34 games during the 2023-24 campaign while seeing time as a defenseman and a forward.
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