Scott Wedgewood speaks to media following the Avalanche's optional morning skate ahead of Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Colorado Avalanche have acquired San Jose Sharks No. 1 goalie Mackenzie Blackwood. Along with Blackwood, the Avalanche received a draft pick in 2027 and forward Givani Smith from San Jose. Colorado sent Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko, and two draft picks to complete the deal. The Avalanche will retain 14% of Georgiev's contract as part of the deal. Despite the Sharks' 10-15-5 record, Blackwood has been spectacular. He has a .911 save percentage and a 3.00 GAA. He has a 6-9-3 record across 19 games, with 17 starts. After this season, Blackwood will be an unrestricted free agent. The Avalanche have wholly reworked their goalie duo and now have a potential No. 1 goalie in Blackwood to help them reclaim a playoff spot. Blackwood and fellow newly acquired goalie Scott Wedgewood were teammates with Miles Wood on the New Jersey Devils. Make sure you bookmark THN's Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/] site for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. Avalanche Forward Returns to the Lineup Against the Red Wings [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/avalanche-forward-returns-to-the-lineup-against-the-red-wings] Former Avalanche Goalie Loses Predators Debut [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/former-avalanche-goalie-loses-predators-debut] Special Teams and Slow Pace Leads to Avalanche Loss Against the Hurricanes [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/game-day/special-teams-and-slow-pace-leads-to-avalanche-loss-against-the-hurricanes] Avalanche Defenseman Named to Canada's Four Nations Roster With Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche/latest-news/avalanche-defenseman-named-to-canadas-four-nations-roster-with-nathan-mackinnon-and-cale-makar]
