The Colorado Avalanche have made significant changes to their goaltending lineup, trading starter Alexandar Georgiev to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood, while also acquiring Scott Wedgewood. This swift action by GM Chris MacFarland comes as the team grapples with injuries and underperformance in net.

Former NHL goalie Cory Schneider praised Blackwood's talent, highlighting the pressure he will face with a strong team. The Avalanche are in a Cup-or-bust season, and despite the cost of the trade, they are prioritizing immediate performance over future draft picks.