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sports1 year ago

Sharks and Avalanche Swap Goalies in Multi-Player Trade

The San Jose Sharks traded goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to the Colorado Avalanche in a multi-player deal that also involved forwards Givani Smith and Nikolai Kovalenko, as well as several draft picks. Blackwood, who had been the Sharks' top goalie, joins the Avalanche, who are looking to strengthen their playoff position. In return, the Sharks receive struggling goalie Alexandar Georgiev and draft picks, with Colorado retaining part of Georgiev's salary. The trade comes ahead of the NHL trade deadline, as both teams adjust their rosters for the remainder of the season.

sports1 year ago

Avalanche Bet Big on Blackwood in Goalie Overhaul

The Colorado Avalanche have made significant changes to their goaltending lineup, trading Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood, in an effort to address their goaltending issues. This bold move by GM Chris MacFarland also involved acquiring Scott Wedgewood and trading away Justus Annunen. Despite the risks, the Avalanche are in a "Cup-or-bust" season, prioritizing immediate performance over long-term planning, even at the cost of future draft picks and potential talent like Nikolai Kovalenko.

sports1 year ago

Avalanche Revamp Goaltending with Blackwood Trade

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goalie Mackenzie Blackwood, who brings strong advanced metrics, including a high midrange save count and a top high-danger save percentage, to the team. This trade aims to bolster the Avalanche's goaltending, which has struggled with the worst team save percentage in the NHL. Blackwood's performance could be pivotal for the Avalanche, a Stanley Cup contender, as they seek to improve their penalty kill and overall defensive play.

sports1 year ago

Avalanche and Sharks Swap Goalies: Georgiev for Blackwood

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, forward Givani Smith, and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Alexandar Georgiev, forward Nikolai Kovalenko, and two future draft picks. Blackwood, who has a .910 save percentage this season, joins the Avalanche after a stint with the Sharks and previously the New Jersey Devils. Smith, with 161 NHL games under his belt, also joins the Avalanche, while Georgiev and Kovalenko head to San Jose.

sports2 years ago

New Jersey Devils Clinch Playoff Spot with 100 Points

The New Jersey Devils have clinched a playoff spot for the first time in four years, thanks to a franchise-record-tying 13 straight wins and career-high performances from several players, including Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, and Dougie Hamilton. The team's success can also be attributed to the strong play of goaltender Vitek Vanecek and the acquisition of forward Timo Meier. While clinching a playoff spot is a major accomplishment, the Devils are focused on their ultimate goal of winning a Stanley Cup, and they believe their window of opportunity is just beginning to open.