Nathan MacKinnon said he has added about 12 to 13 pounds of muscle over the summer, Adrian Dater of the Denver Post reports.

MacKinnon said he has added about 12 to 13 pounds of muscle over the summer, Adrian Dater of the Denver Post reports.

Analysis:

MacKinnon and the Avalanche will kick off training camp next Thursday, at which point the reigning Calder Trophy winner will put his increased size and skill on display. With a top-six role guaranteed for MacKinnon out of training camp this season, he could make a push for 70 points.