Blackwood Traded to Colorado

[wayninja]

I'm obviously the #1 Fourgiev hater here. I don't mind getting rid of him but not sure if Blackwood is the answer. We basically paid Fourgiev, Kovalenko, and a 2nd pick for Blackwood.

AND THE 46TH OVERALL DRAFT PICK FROM 2016!

 

[LOFIN]

Someone in the main board mentioned that Blackwood could be the best goalie Avs have had since Varly. If he really turns into a legit starter for us for years to come, we really didn’t give up that much. It would be if let’s say Kovy was a top 6 forward but he’s not

If Blackwood plays so well that we are convinced of him being the solution for years to come, it has obviously resulted in a deep playoff run.

How much do you think his contract is going to cost at that point?

 

[forsbergavs32]

Has anyone checked in on Bednar?

 

[wayninja]

Has anyone checked in on Bednar?

Haven't talked to the trainers yet

 

[Pokecheque]

You used to hate Blackwood quite a bit

Yep, I did (more ire directed at the Devils for being so stodgy with their goaltending, but meh, technicalties), so I hope to hell my initial view of him was wrong, or that he has developed since then. He's always been capable of very good stretches of goaltending--pretty sure he singlehandedly kept the Sharks in a game against the Avs just last year all by himself before finally giving up a few--but he's also capable of shitting the crease.

Whatever the case, all we can do now is hope this team can turn the page and Black-/Wedge-wood can be a capable tandem.

 

[JLo217]

I could care less what pieces went back and forth. But happy we did this before the TDL. Let's go on a run and win something.

 

[Muffin]

Guessing this makes Blackwood and Fourgiev's salary equal?

 

[TheBeard]

Sharks fan here. I like Blackwood. D left him out to dry far too often. He tends to play better when he sees more rubber. Not ideal numbers when he's only facing 18-25 shots. Don't underestimate his ability to steal games.

 

[sethro109]

If Blackwood plays so well that we are convinced of him being the solution for years to come, it has obviously resulted in a deep playoff run.

How much do you think his contract is going to cost at that point?

If Blackwood plays well, I doubt the Avs just hand him a huge contract. He is already 28, so I'm not sure what kind of contract he'll be looking for. Could get ugly.

 

[BobRossColton]

At least we held on to the 2025 rangers 2nd, to hopefully upgrade at the deadline..

 

[chet1926]

Haven't talked to the trainers yet

I laughed way too hard at this

 

[mackinnon29]

Haven't talked to the trainers yet

Came here to say this

 

[AvsMakar08]

Hahaha, so funny that someone here mentioned to trade Georgie to San Jose so that they can get the 1st overall pick as Blackwood has had a couple of pretty decent games for them.

 

[RoyIsALegend]

Someone in the main board mentioned that Blackwood could be the best goalie Avs have had since Varly. If he really turns into a legit starter for us for years to come, we really didn’t give up that much. It would be if let’s say Kovy was a top 6 forward but he’s not

He’s a UFA at season’s end and is already making $2.35m.

If he is good for us, we won’t be able to afford re-signing him.

 

[the_fan]

If Blackwood plays so well that we are convinced of him being the solution for years to come, it has obviously resulted in a deep playoff run.

How much do you think his contract is going to cost at that point?

If all goes well and he becomes a solid starter for us, I’d say probably double his current salary? Somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 or 5 maybe

 

[JLo217]

Are we really sad about Kovalenko? Sure depth is rough, but he isn't doing much...

 

[niwotsblessing]

Sharks fan here. I like Blackwood. D left him out to dry far too often. He tends to play better when he sees more rubber. Not ideal numbers when he's only facing 18-25 shots. Don't underestimate his ability to steal games.

He stole a game from us last year.

 

[illegitimate]

I'm trying to think of an Avs goalie I hated more than George.

grubauer would at least give you a few good games in a row to get your hopes up before crushing them again

 

[LOFIN]

If all goes well and he becomes a solid starter for us, I’d say probably double his current salary? Somewhere in the neighborhood of 4 or 5 maybe

Which already could be too much for us, that's how tight we are.

 

[AvsWraith]

Are we really sad about Kovalenko? Sure depth is rough, but he isn't doing much...

Again, what were you expecting from him in 28 games of his 1st NHL season?

 

[The Pwnerer]

I can see a scenario where Blackwood reaches an Adin Hill like level up. Truth is he hasn't been on a good team until the year he lost the net due to injuries in his last year with New Jersey. His first two years I remember his name being lumped in the top young goalies in the league.

Lot of untapped potential. If he gets the Avs bump where every new goalie gets a jump up in save percentage we might have something here. Still not the biggest fan of the assets given up and how Cmac has handled the goalie situation. But I can see why he was a target. Also 6'"4!

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Has anyone checked in on Bednar?

He himself is likely dealing with some unexpected wood right now.

 

[the_fan]

Which already could be too much for us, that's how tight we are.

If we can lock him up long term at 4 mill AAV it would be solid I think

 

[Pokecheque]

grubauer would at least give you a few good games in a row to get your hopes up before crushing them again

Oh, yep. Sorry, forgot about him--I still hate Grooby more. His meltdown in that Vegas series was unforgiveable. That Holden goal...

 

[Gumballhead]

Has anyone checked in on Bednar?

He might have had a blackout orgasm.