Confirmed Trade: [SJS/NJD] Mackenzie Blackwood for 2023 6th round pick

[Bizz]

Imagine defining a 23 year old player who looked pretty solid for 60 games on a contender by what he does after being traded to perhaps the worst team in the league.

So you're saying he's only good if he has to be carried by a better team/players.

He ain't even worth a 7th.

 

[MasterofGrond]

So you're saying he's only good if he has to be carried by a better team/players.

He ain't even worth a 7th.

wish you were the sharks gm, truly

 

[TheBeard]

So you're saying he's only good if he has to be carried by a better team/players.

He ain't even worth a 7th.

Not that you care, but I'm incredibly disappointed in you and this take.

 

[Emperoreddy]

He's fine as a backup. I have no problem with this.

Yeah...except he isn't. He can't stay healthy and is a mental basket case.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Devils beat writer confirms:

 

[mlzy]

Remember when devils thought this guy was better than Hart? Good times

The jury is still out on that! Last time i checked the flyers were trying to ditch Hart also!

 

[HBK27]

Fine deal for both sides - Devils were looking to get anything they could for him, otherwise they would not have qualified him making him a UFA. Sharks have nothing to lose as they're tanking anyway, so why not roll the dice and see if Blackwood can reclaim his form. He's still just 26, was a 2nd round pick and had a great start to his NHL career - he's just dealt with a lot of injuries and has not been very good the past 3 seasons. Sign him to a 1 year deal and see what happens.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Wow we got an asset out of that? Score!

 

[TheUnseenHand]

I am so happy to have this guy off the team. Couldn't hack it on the ice in any capacity. Had one now seemingly fluke run of games where he looked competentish. But in retrospect, he was 100% relying on his athleticism to make up for his garbage fundamentals. A few injuries later and that athleticism can't make up for his horrendous positioning. Peace.

 

[MasterofGrond]

This dude will make a truly incredible save every game, but whiff on 3 gimmes. Enjoy.

 

[mlzy]

I'm a devils fan that hasn't quite given up on Blackwood just yet! San Jose, i believe you got a good one and will turn things around! Not too often do you hit in the sixth round anyways!

 

[matt trick]

Ah the rare win/win. Devils get a 6th for a player they didn’t want, sharks lock themselves into a terrible goalie helping next years tank. Let us know if you need any depth at the deadline, happy to help you to the ecf so we get that first.

 

[Pavelski2112]

This dude will make a truly incredible save every game, but whiff on 3 gimmes. Enjoy.

Oh man it's like getting Martin Jones back

 

[fasterthanlight]

to NJD: 6th round pick
to SJS: MacKenzie Blackwood and a 10% increased shot at 1st OA

 

[MMC]

 

[Sendhelplease]

Oh man it's like getting Martin Jones back

That's not true. Jones never made a remarkable save. Even when he was good/above average he didn't make flashy saves he made positionally sound ones.

 

[WATTAGE4451]

Black woods a free agent and likely wasn't gonna be subject of bidding war and San Jose could signed him then. They just gave pick away for nothing. Blackwood could still decline to sign anyways.

 

[Sendhelplease]

Black woods a free agent and likely wasn't gonna be subject of bidding war and San Jose could signed him then. They just gave pick away for nothing. Blackwood could still decline to sign anyways.

He is a restricted free agent. They probably didn't need to give up the pick but at the end of the day it is a sixth round pick to ensure they have the rights to Blackwood. I would be absolutely stunned if blackwood refused to sign given how little leverage he has.

 

[HBK27]

Black woods a free agent and likely wasn't gonna be subject of bidding war and San Jose could signed him then. They just gave pick away for nothing. Blackwood could still decline to sign anyways.

Blackwood is a RFA

 

[NewtJorden]

Maybe he can resurrect his career in San Jose, but thats a really big maybe.

 

[CapsFrontOffice]

Lol What

 

[biturbo19]

Why the Sharks got so many bad goalies though? What's the point?



Free Kaapo to play for a better team imo.

 

[My3Sons]

A 6th is a decent return? It's basically no return.

Ah yes, it's important you offer a pointless, unsupported, and biased anti-Devils opinion on anything. Do you make this sort of effort for the other Rangers rivals?

 

[Nemec]

Why the Sharks got so many bad goalies though? What's the point?



Free Kaapo to play for a better team imo.

Better for 82 game tanking.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Ah yes, it's important you offer a pointless, unsupported, and biased anti-Devils opinion on anything. Do you make this sort of effort for the other Rangers rivals?

You ok?