The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forwards Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
The Colorado Avalanche made one of the biggest moves of the deadline, acquiring Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders.
You knew it the moment that Brock Nelson gave that emotional interview after a win recently: he was going to be traded by the only NHL franchise he's called home in his terrific career. And it happened late Thursday night: the center was dealt by the New York Islanders to the Colorado Avalanche in a blockbuster.
The Islanders have traded centre Brock Nelson and William Dufour to the Avalanche for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington, and draft picks.
Colorado Avalanche make big, bold moves late in the NHL regular season 03:29. The Colorado Avalanche have acquired veteran center Brock Nelson in a trade with the New York Islande
The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today the team has acquired forward Brock Nelson and forward William Dufour from the New York Islanders in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft.
The New York Islanders have traded Brock Nelson with depth forward William Dufour to the Colorado Avalanche for prospect Calum Ritchie, defenceman Oliver Kylington, a first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027,
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