The Colorado Avalanche's early five-year, $26.25 million contract for goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood after just a few successful games raises questions about the timing and rationale behind the decision.
With a 3-1-0 record and impressive save percentages, Blackwood's extension seems premature as the team could have waited for a larger performance sample this season.
The trend shows many recent goaltender contracts are shorter, suggesting the Avs may be overestimating Blackwood's market value and potential impact.
While some long-term goalie contracts have proven wise, a notable number have backfired, highlighting the risks of committing to netminders too early.
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