Blackwood's underlying metrics suggest a goalie ready to break out, which is exactly what the otherwise strong Avalanche need.

The Avalanche acquired Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith from the Sharks in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko and two draft picks.

The NHL trade market continues to heat up, and the Colorado Avalanche are making a change at the goaltender position. The Avalanche have acquired veteran netminder Mackenzie Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and other assets.