The new contract runs though the 2029-30 season, and validates what the Avalanche expected out of Blackwood in solidifying their goaltending upon acquiring the 28-year-old in a trade with San Jose on Dec.

The Avalanche have signed recently acquired goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to a five-year contract extension, with a source saying the deal carries an average annual value of $5.25 million against the salary cap.

The Colorado Avalanche announced that they have signed 28-year-old goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a 5 year contract extension.