Massive Seven-Piece Trade Completed Involving Goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood
Renowned insider Elliotte Friedman has just announced that goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood has been traded.
In my humble opinion, Blackwood is undoubtedly one of the most underrated goaltenders in the entire NHL. He has done an excellent job with the young San Jose Sharks over the past few years.
He's definitely a goalie I would have targeted if I were the general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, possibly as a replacement for Cayden Primeau.
That said, Blackwood has been traded.
Goaltender MacKenzie Blackwood Has Been Traded by the San Jose Sharks
Here's what Friedman just published:
And here are the details of the full trade:
G Mackenzie Blackwood
F Givani Smith
2027 fifth-round pick
To SJ:
G Alexandar Georgiev
F Nikolai Kovalenko
2025 fifth-round pick
2026 second-round pick
Blackwood, 28, is a 6-foot-4, 225-pound goaltender who was drafted in the 2nd round (42nd overall) of the 2015 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils.
In 19 games this season, he has a 6-9-3 record with a 2.95 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage.
Over his career in the NHL, he holds a record of 81-91-25, with a 3.06 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage.
He earns $2.35 million annually, and his contract expires at the end of this season.
Full statement from the Colorado Avalanche:
More details to follow.
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| Yes | 1235 | 88.6 % |
| No | 159 | 11.4 % |
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