Colorado Avalanche Secure Mackenzie Blackwood with $26.25M, Five-Year Contract

The Avalanche commit to the 28-year-old goaltender after a strong start following his trade from San Jose earlier this month.

Mackenzie Blackwood signed a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, averaging $5.25 million annually through the 2029-30 season.
The Avalanche acquired Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks on December 9 in a trade that included Alexandar Georgiev, a 2026 second-round pick, and other assets.
Blackwood has impressed since joining Colorado, posting a 3-1 record with a 2.03 goals-against average and a .931 save percentage in his first four starts.
The Avalanche overhauled their goaltending this season, also trading for Scott Wedgewood to stabilize a position that had been a weakness early in the year.
While Blackwood's recent performance has been strong, analysts note the risks associated with long-term contracts for mid-tier goaltenders, citing his inconsistent track record in prior seasons.