When thinking of words to describe Andrew MacDonald, fan-favorite won’t come to mind. MacDonald, 31, will be entering year five of his six year, thirty million dollar contract next season, and will likely continue to be a target of fans’ criticism moving forward. However, a change in usage could go a long way in both improving the team’s play and also taking some of the heat off of him.
Since joining Philadelphia back in 2014, MacDonald has consistently received middle or top pairing minutes alongside a multitude of partners, and one thing has remained a constant — the results just haven’t been good enough.