Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Wed 3/1/23 3:10 AM

MacDonald scored a goal on two shots in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Canadiens.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald has a goal and two helpers over his last five games. The 30-year-old is benefiting from more playing time lately, though he remains in a bottom-four role. His goal was his first at the NHL level since the 2020-21 campaign, and he's picked up five points, a minus-8 rating, 49 shots on net, 49 hits and 33 blocked shots through 45 contests between the Sharks and the Avalanche this season.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sun 2/26/23 3:43 AM

MacDonald produced an assist, four shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Blackhawks.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald has picked up two assists over his last four games. Those are his only contributions with the Sharks in 11 outings, and it matches his output from 33 contests with the Avalanche prior to a January trade. MacDonald has added 47 shots on net, 49 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating while filling a bottom-four role between the two teams this season.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sun 2/19/23 3:29 AM

MacDonald logged an assist, six shots on goal, three blocked shots and two hits in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sabres.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald set up Evgeny Svechnikov's first-period tally. This was MacDonald's best game as a Shark, and it also yielded his first point in eight contests with his new team. He's seen a much more traditional usage on defense in San Jose than he did in Colorado, where he was an occasional winger and rarely used for much more than 10 minutes. The 29-year-old has three helpers, a minus-6 rating, 42 shots on net, 45 hits, 30 blocked shots and 15 PIM through 41 appearances this season.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Wed 1/25/23 9:23 PM

MacDonald and Martin Kaut were traded from the Avalanche to the Sharks in exchange for Matt Nieto and Ryan Merkley on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald has seen time as both a defenseman, his natural position, and a fourth-line winger. The 29-year-old arguably hasn't been particularly effective in either role with two assists, 29 shots on net, 29 hits, 14 blocked shots, 11 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 33 contests. He should have a chance to compete for bottom-four minutes on the Sharks' blue line.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sun 1/22/23 3:04 AM

MacDonald registered an assist in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald's helper was his second of the year -- his only other assist came Nov. 19 versus the Capitals. The 29-year-old has played somewhat regularly of late, as injuries have left the Avalanche's depth in shambles. He's at two helpers, 28 shots on net, 28 hits and a minus-4 rating through 32 appearances, so he's unlikely to be a factor in fantasy.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sun 11/27/22 9:33 AM

MacDonald had four hits and a five-minute fighting major in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Stars.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald went at with Luke Glendening in the third period, after MacDonald doled out a heavy hit on the opponent. It was MacDonald's first fight and penalty of the season. He's getting time on the third defensive pair with both Bowen Byram (lower body) and Kurtis MacDermid (lower body) idled by injuries.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sun 11/20/22 9:21 AM

MacDonald had an assist, four shots on goal, two hits and three blocked shots over 14:48 of ice time in Saturday's 4-0 win over Washington.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald filled in on the blue line with three Colorado defensemen nursing injuries. His third-period slapshot redirected off Andrew Cogliano's leg for the Avalanche's third goal. It was MacDonald's third point of the season. He swings between defense and winger on the fourth line, so he's not often in a position to provide offense.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Sat 10/29/22 12:18 PM

MacDonald played five shifts for 3:21 TOI in Friday's 1-0 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
MacDonald served as a fourth-line winger to start the game, but his night was over by early in the second period. He never got off the bench over the final 38 minutes. The fourth line has seen a revolving door of forwards, as head coach Jared Bednar's still searching for the right combination.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Tue 10/18/22 8:36 PM

MacDonald (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Tuesday, per CapFriendly.
EDGE Analysis
The Avalanche sent a couple of players to the minors to clear a roster spot for MacDonald. The 29-year-old figures to serve as a rotational option on defense. He could also challenge Kurtis MacDermid's role as a fourth-line winger.

Jacob MacDonald
D FA
Wed 10/12/22 2:52 PM

MacDonald (undisclosed) skated Wednesday while wearing a non-contact jersey, per Peter Baugh of The Athletic.
EDGE Analysis
The fact that MacDonald is skating is encouraging, but of course if he's not taking contact yet, then he shouldn't be expected to play Wednesday against Chicago. He had two goals and 10 points in 43 games last season.