Exclusive Injury Update: Scott Wedgewood Exits Early
Scott Wedgewood was pulled for precautionary reasons, but Jared Bednar provided some insight into the issue.
thehockeynews.comHere’s the latest I can share, based on recent coverage up to late 2025:
- Scott Wedgewood signed a one-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche through the 2026–27 season, keeping him as a key part of their goaltending tandem. This contract valued around $2.5 million, reflecting his strong performance with the team prior to that extension.[2]
- He dealt with an upper-body injury that caused him to leave a game in December 2025; the team described it as a precautionary exit, with MRI/diagnosis not indicating a long-term issue at that time. He was initially expected to travel with the team on the ensuing road trip, though exact lineup plans depended on how the injury developed over the following days.[1]
- In the games around that period, Mackenzie Blackwood stepped in as relief during Wedgewood’s absence, highlighting Colorado’s depth at the position and the potential for a two-goalie rotation if Wedgewood needed more time to recover.[8]
If you’d like, I can search for more recent updates (e.g., current status in 2026, any trades, or further injury news) or pull key quotes from latest articles to give you a precise snapshot.