Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mackenzie Blackwood

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 27, 2026

How Mackenzie Blackwood built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mackenzie Blackwood is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender currently playing for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. He was highly regarded as a prospect, earning the top North American goaltender ranking by the NHL Central Scouting Bureau prior to the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Blackwood was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the second round (42nd overall) in 2015 and later traded to the San Jose Sharks, before signing with Colorado.

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December 30, 2015: Signed entry-level contract with New Jersey Devils

On December 30, 2015, Mackenzie Blackwood signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils after being drafted by them in the 2015 NHL entry draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

2015: Selection to play in the 2015 CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game

In 2015, Blackwood was chosen to play in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. However, he was unable to participate due to illness.

2015: NHL entry draft

In 2015, Mackenzie Blackwood was the top-rated North American goaltender ranked in the NHL Central Scouting Bureau's final rankings for the 2015 NHL entry draft. He was then selected by the New Jersey Devils in the second round, 42nd overall.

2015: U-20 summer development camp invitation

On June 24, 2015, Blackwood was one of only three goaltenders invited to attend Hockey Canada's U-20 summer development camp, marking a significant step in his international career.

January 3, 2019: Named to the North Division roster for the 2019 AHL All-Star Classic

On January 3, 2019, Mackenzie Blackwood was named to the North Division roster for the 2019 AHL All-Star Classic, recognizing his performance in the American Hockey League.

April 29, 2019: Named to Canadian roster for 2019 IIHF World Championship

On April 29, 2019, Blackwood was named as the third-choice goaltender to the senior Canadian roster for the 2019 IIHF World Championship held in Slovakia, marking a significant step in his international career.

December 9, 2024: Traded to the Colorado Avalanche

On December 9, 2024, Blackwood was traded by the Sharks to the Colorado Avalanche, along with Givani Smith and a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL entry draft, for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2025 conditional fifth-round pick, and a second-round pick in the 2026 NHL entry draft, marking a significant change in his career.

December 27, 2024: Agreed to contract extension to remain with the Avalanche through 2030

On December 27, 2024, after four outings with Colorado, Blackwood agreed to a five-year, $26.25 million contract extension to remain with the Avalanche through 2030, signifying a long-term commitment to the team.