In a significant trade, the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators have swapped backup goaltenders, with the Avalanche acquiring veteran Scott Wedgewood from the Predators in exchange for 24-year-old goaltender Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft. This deal aims to address goaltending concerns for both teams, with Wedgewood bringing experience and Annunen providing potential for the Predators. The trade was executed just hours before the Avalanche faced the Edmonton Oilers, underscoring the urgency of addressing their current goaltending situation.