Does Mackenzie Blackwood Need To Worry About The Starting Goaltender Job!?

DNVR Colorado Avalanche Podcast · Oct 23, 2025 · 10m

Scott Wedgewood’s red-hot start has Avalanche fans wondering if he’s earned more than a backup role — and whether Mackenzie Blackwood should worry about the starting crease when he returns from his conditioning stint. Despite Wedgewood’s surge, Colorado committed long-term to Blackwood with a 5-year deal ($5.25M AAV), signaling he’s still the organization’s planned No. 1. We break down the numbers, the timeline, and why a true tandem could lighten Blackwood’s load while keeping the Avs atop the NHL. DNVR Avalanche AJ Haefele, Rudo, & Bailey Curtis Break Down Does Mackenzie Blackwood Need To…