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.
It has been another rough season for the San Jose Sharks and their fans. Their loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday night was their 48th of the season, the most in the league. But they cannot say their fans were not trying to help.
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