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

NHL: San Jose Sharks welcome forward Nikolai Kovalenko and goalie Alexandar Georgiev after trade with Colorado Avalanche

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.