The Colorado Avalanche traded goaltender Alexandar Georgiev and forward Nikolai Kovalenko along with two draft picks to the San Jose Sharks for Mackenzie Blackwood and Givani Smith.
Georgiev had a slow start this season, losing five of his first six decisions and sustaining an injury, prompting the Avalanche to seek a more reliable goaltender.
Mackenzie Blackwood, the Avalanche's new netminder, has a 3.00 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage, offering a promising alternative to Georgiev.
Forward Givani Smith, although not impactful in his limited appearances, adds depth to the Avalanche's roster amidst their lineup restructuring.
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