Sat Dec 28 05:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Avalanche Lock Up Goalie Blackwood with Five-Year, $26.25 Million Extension
**DENVER, CO –** The Colorado Avalanche have secured their goaltending future, signing 28-year-old Mackenzie Blackwood to a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension. The deal, confirmed by a source close to the negotiations, will keep Blackwood in Denver through the 2029-30 season. The Avalanche acquired Blackwood from the San Jose Sharks in a trade on December 9th, and his strong performance since – a 3-1 record – has clearly impressed the team’s management. The team officially announced the signing, though the financial details were initially reported by Sportsnet.ca before being confirmed by the Avalanche. This significant investment underscores the Avalanche’s confidence in Blackwood as their starting goalie for years to come.
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