NEWARK, NJ - FEBRUARY 20: New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) skates during the National Hockey League game between the New Jersey Devils and the San Jose Sharks on February 20, 2020 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

Devils re-sign Blackwood to 3-year deal with $2.8M AAV

5 years ago
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The New Jersey Devils re-signed goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a three-year contract carrying an average annual value of $2.8 million, the club announced Wednesday.

Blackwood was a restricted free agent.

The 24-year-old posted a .915 save percentage and 7.29 goals saved above average along with a 22-14-8 record across 47 games in 2019-20, his second NHL season.

New Jersey selected Blackwood 42nd overall in 2015.

The Devils also signed veteran netminder Corey Crawford to a two-year pact carrying a $3.9-million cap hit on Oct. 9.

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