Watching Blackwood, talking to Wedgwood, listening to coach Bednar, there was only one conclusion to draw Thursday: Hope has returned.
Mackenzie Blackwood of the San Jose Sharks adjusts his helmet during the second period against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena on Nov. 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. Mackenzie Blackwood smiled and revealed what he is asking Santa Claus for Christmas.
In the macro view, the Avs believe Blackwood could realize his intriguing potential, blossoming into a star at 28 years old after dealing with injuries and playing for an awful San Jose club. Wedgewood profiles as an ideal backup, capable of pushing for playing time like Pavel Francouz, while making the starter better and more comfortable.
“I think you have seen it already the way we have played in Wedgie’s games. It is kind of obvious. We are just asking our goalies to save the ones they are supposed to make, and mix some other ones in,” Bednar said. “It is managing the game. You watch the New Jersey and Pittsburgh games. Every time they got the puck to our net, if it hit his glove he smothered it. If it hit his chest he covered it. He slowed things down.
“I think when management makes moves to make the team better in their view, it puts pressure on us,” right winger Mikko Rantanen said. “They see something in our team. Now, it is up to us to execute and play well.” Neither of the Brothers Wood has, save for three relief appearances by Wedgewood with Dallas. Not great in terms of soothing nerves. But that is negativity that does not demand or need our attention. Not yet anyway. This is about the Avs getting humbled and angry and doing something about it.
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