Scott Wedgewood

A defining moment in Scott Wedgewood’s junior career arrived during Plymouth’s 2010 playoff run, when he was thrust into the starter’s role and turned in a 70-save outing in an overtime loss — an effort that caught NHL scouts’ attention. That spring he was selected 84th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft and, after finishing his final year in major junior, signed an entry-level deal with the Devils in March 2012.

Wedgewood worked his way through the pro ranks with stops in the ECHL and the AHL before breaking into the NHL. He recorded his first NHL victory on March 20, 2016, and posted his first shutout just days later against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Much of his early professional life involved two-way contracts, recalls and AHL assignments, a pattern that reflected the ebb and flow typical for many goaltenders carving out a place in the league.

Trades and free-agency moves have punctuated his career. He was dealt from New Jersey to Arizona in October 2017, later moved to the Los Angeles Kings organization in February 2018, then signed with Buffalo as a free agent in 2018 and with Tampa Bay in 2019. A return to New Jersey followed in 2020, but Arizona reclaimed him off waivers in November 2021, where he enjoyed a career-high 26 appearances in 2021–22 with a .911 save percentage and a 10–12–2 record.

Dallas acquired him in March 2022 to add depth for a playoff push; he produced solid numbers in limited action and signed a two-year extension. After a stint with Nashville that began as a free-agent signing in July 2024, he was traded to the Colorado Avalanche on November 30, 2024, and quickly added wins and shutouts to his resume. In a later season with Colorado he finished atop the league in goals-against average and save percentage and, together with his teammate, claimed the William M. Jennings Trophy.

In plain terms, Wedgewood’s game is built on steadiness and adaptability. Whether serving as a dependable backup or stepping into a starting role when required, he relies on positional play and composure to handle fluctuating workloads. Internationally, he represented Canada at the 2012 World Junior Championship, contributing to the team’s bronze-medal performance.