Scott Wedgewood will be in burgundy and blue for at least another season. The Colorado Avalanche extended the goaltender’s contract through 2026-27 for a career-high $2.5 million per year.

“It’s awesome. Obviously, hoping — it was in the back of my mind and things we talked about in the summer, and then season started, obviously got off to a good start,” Wedgewood said. “Conversations were had, and I was trying to keep in the back of my mind and just go to work and play for the team and things like that. But, done on paper now, and really excited about it.”

The 33-year-old netminder was traded by the Nashville Predators to the Avs on Nov. 30, 2024, in exchange for Justus Annunen and a 6th-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. He finished the season with a 13-4-1 record, achieving two shutouts and maintaining a 1.99 goals-against average.

He was set to be an unrestricted free agent after his current two-year contract expired at the end of this season. That contract was at $1.5 million per year, so he earned himself a million-dollar raise — and rightfully so.

“Loved his play last year and what he did, and then this year …,” head coach Jared Bednar said. “I don’t want to say taking it to a new level, but the importance of him being solid in the net for us to this part of the season with Blackie (Mackenzie Blackwood) out is key. And not only surviving without Blackie, but excelling in that position for us, and give us a chance to win every night. The contract’s well deserved.”

The Brampton, Ontario native was drafted in the third round (84th overall) by the New Jersey Devils in 2010. He made his NHL debut on March 20, 2016, and played a total of four games that season.

He did not play in the 2016-17 season and suffered a torn labrum in his shoulder that required season-ending surgery. He was traded to the Arizona Coyotes early in the 2017-18 season and suited up for 20 games.

Wedgewood has shifted from several teams since then, always in the backup role. He spent three seasons with the Dallas Stars before signing with Nashville as a free agent. He has adjusted well with the Avs on and off the ice, and plays a role in the room, too.

“Just a chance to win — had that with Dallas, and then went over to Nashville, expecting it to be there too, and tough situation at the start for the team there, and then got traded here,” Wedgewood said. “And it’s just been a perfect fit from getting here. More welcome from everybody, top to bottom, from Kroenke to the people who cut the ice here. It’s been a whole family-type feeling. And I try and integrate myself with everybody, and it’s been a place the wife and I have just felt at home with.”

In his 14 starts this season, Wedgewood has only lost one game in regulation and two in overtime. Blackwood is healthy and back in the lineup, but Wedgewood may be more in a tandem role than a backup. It’s a long season, and we’re only 18 games in.

Wedgewood discussed his role and decision to sign on for another year with the Avs in the full interview above.