Avalanche Shake Up Goaltending with Blackwood Trade

The Colorado Avalanche traded for goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, forward Givani Smith, and a 2027 fifth-round pick from the San Jose Sharks, who received goalie Alexandar Georgiev, forward Nikolai Kovalenko, and draft picks. The Avalanche aim to improve their inconsistent goaltending with Blackwood, who has shown potential but lacks playoff experience. The Sharks, in a rebuilding phase, gain young talent and draft capital. Both teams received a B grade for the trade, reflecting strategic moves to address their respective needs.