Mackenzie Blackwood is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Colorado Avalanche in the NHL. Born on December 9, 1996, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, he took up goaltending at age 12 and quickly developed into a top prospect. Drafted 42nd overall by the New Jersey Devils in 2015, Blackwood worked his way through the OHL and AHL before making his NHL debut in 2018. He became a key player for the Devils before joining the San Jose Sharks in 2023. In December 2024, he was traded to the Avalanche, where he signed a five-year contract extension. Internationally, Blackwood represented Canada at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, winning a silver medal.
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Mackenzie Blackwood contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Mackenzie Blackwood signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with the San Jose Sharks on July 1, 2023. The deal guarantees him the full amount, with an average annual salary of $2.35 million. The contract does not include a signing bonus and runs through the 2024–25 NHL season.
Below is a detailed breakdown of his contract:
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Total Earnings (Cumulative) |
| 2023–24 | 27 | $2,350,000 | $2,200,000 | $2,200,000 |
| 2024–25 | 28 | $2,350,000 | $2,500,000 | $4,700,000 |
Mackenzie Blackwood's upcoming contract
According to Spotrac, Mackenzie Blackwood is set to begin a five-year, $26.25 million contract with the Colorado Avalanche starting in 2025. This deal includes a $1 million signing bonus and guarantees the full amount of the contract. Blackwood will earn an annual salary of $5.25 million, with the first payment occurring in the 2025-26 season. Additionally, Blackwood’s contract includes a six-team no-trade clause.
How much Mackenzie Blackwood is getting paid?
In 2024–25, his cap hit remains $2.35 million, but his base salary increases to $2.5 million, as per Spotrac.
How much of Mackenzie Blackwood’s contract is guaranteed?
Mackenzie Blackwood’s entire contract is guaranteed, meaning he is guaranteed to receive $4,700,000 over the two-year term as per Spotrac.
Mackenzie Blackwood’s career earnings
Blackwood has earned $14,172,100 in his NHL career as of 2025. In 2023, Blackwood signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with the San Jose Sharks. After a trade to the Colorado Avalanche in 2024, Blackwood signed a five-year, $26.25 million extension, with $5.25 million annual salaries from 2025 to 2029. His total forecasted career earnings by 2029 will reach $40,422,100 as per Spotrac.
Mackenzie Blackwood's contract history
According to Spotrac, MacKenzie Blackwood has signed a total of four contracts in his NHL career. He started with a three-year, $2,127,500 rookie contract with the New Jersey Devils in 2015. He later signed a three-year, $8.4 million deal with the Devils. After his performance in 2023, Blackwood signed a two-year, $4.7 million contract with the San Jose Sharks. Looking ahead, Blackwood is set to sign a five-year, $26.25 million extension with the Colorado Avalanche, starting in 2025.
| Contract Period | Team | Contract Value | Average Salary | Signing Bonus |
| 2015-2019 | New Jersey Devils | $2,127,500 | $709,167 | $277,500 |
| 2020-2023 | New Jersey Devils | $8,400,000 | $2,800,000 | N/A |
| 2023-2025 | San Jose Sharks | $4,700,000 | $2,350,000 | N/A |
| 2025-2029 | Colorado Avalanche | $26,250,000 | $5,250,000 | $1,000,000 |
FAQs on Mackenzie Blackwood
A. MacKenzie Blackwood signed a five-year contract worth $26,250,000 with a cap hit of $5,250,000 per season with the Avalanche.
A. MacKenzie Blackwood joined the Colorado Avalanche on December 9, 2024.
A. s MacKenzie Blackwood's rookie year was 2013–14
A. Blackwood's cap hit is $5,250,000 per season with the Avalanche.
