Confirmed with Link: Avs re-sign Blackwood to 5-year × $5.25M AAV deal

[JoeSakic13]

Originally I really wanted Gibson but.. hard not to love him right now. Quite a bit younger and goalies tend to still be very good into their mid 30s, I dig The Wood.

Yeah I’ll also admit that I was hoping for Gibson over Blackwood too. It’s very possible both would have been great.

That said, the way Blackwood is playing with us goes to show that he is finally getting the chance he deserves. Colorado is lucky to be the ones to offer it.

 

[Foppa2118]

The last time Mackenzie Blackwood allowed more than 2 goals in a game was on December 7th when he allowed 3 on 54 shots. Bum

Two Wood, Too Good.

 

[the_fan]

This year I said we should get Gibson although I thought Blackwood would be a good get as well, but I believe last year I said I would love to have Blackwood after a game vs the Avs he looked really good, even if won the game which I don’t remember if we did or not, also watching few other Sharks games last year, I really wanted Blackwood

 

[AllAboutAvs]

He is having a heck of a start with the Avs. Hope he keeps it up.

 

[AvsMakar08]

So this 5 year deal only starts next season wright?

 

[Murzu]

So this 5 year deal only starts next season wright?

Yup

 

[AvsMakar08]

Yup

Yea Murzu, it sound like we will be competing until 2031 then.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

So this 5 year deal only starts next season wright?

As wright as Shane.

 

[RECKLESS]

.920 save percentage atm with Avs and Sharks. I wonder where his stats lie with Avs only.

It is so good to have a towering goalie that covers so much crease. He can still also move like a ballerina. And one thing noticeble is the size of his shoulders. Doesn't leave much room for those top corners that the one whose name I will not mention used to always let goals in from tight angles.

 

[RECKLESS]

Right on cue, got the answer... Holy!!

 

[Jasenr]

After seeing this many games from Blackwood and how he plays I have zero regrets on this trade or the new contract. Currently the best goalie or second best in the league and paid nothing close to his current form. Not even the contract starting next year.

Even if he regres to the level of that contract his still mighty better than whatever we have had in how many years. And then his easy to move out if needed.

Im just saying good luck to Boston trying to ship out Swayman with that cap hit.