Exclusive: Blackwood is by far the most likely player to not receive a qualifying offer this spring.
Only two years ago, he was considered one of the promising goalies in the world, but Blackwood's value has steadily dropped due to a combination of injuries and inconsistent performances.
Over the past three years, he has played 82 games with a save percentage of .897. The Devils might try to find a buyer willing to give Blackwood a chance in exchange for a late draft pick, but every team knows he will otherwise become an unrestricted free agent.