The Colorado Avalanche had goaltending problems. With a questionable start to the season and Alexandar Georgiev struggling in the net, something had to change.

While things were clearly on the shuffle at the NHL level, there was one strong netminder waiting to be recognized.

That goalie is Trent Miner.

During the 2024–2025 season, he was recalled several times and happily sat on the bench with the Avalanche. In the one game he started, he took a loss to the Chicago Blackhawks and posted a save percentage of .850.

But that number is not at all indicative of the impact he can make in the crease. Anyone following the Avalanche’s AHL affiliate, the Colorado Eagles, knows exactly what he brings to the ice.

He was their primary goaltender throughout both the regular season and the shortened playoff run. The Eagles leaned on him heavily, and despite some major defensive breakdowns in front of the net, Miner did everything he could to keep his team in the game and stay competitive through tough stretches.

He played 38 of 72 regular season games in the AHL and held down a .918 save percentage heading into the playoffs. He also posted several shutouts. 

While he didn’t hit career highs in any major statistical category besides games played, what he did show was consistency. And that’s something the Avalanche organization was sorely lacking at the beginning of the year.

With the arrival of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood, Miner might not get much NHL ice time for now. But that also means more time for him to develop. The potential is there, and with more experience, he could become a reliable option for the Avalanche in the seasons to come.

Miner signed a new two-year deal on June 30. He will continue to hold the line in the crease until at least the 2026-27 season.