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Avalanche Transactions

Grading the Penguins & Avalanche’s Kulak & Girard Trade

Alex Chauvancy | February 24, 2026

We have our first post-Olympics trade. Earlier this afternoon, the Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche linked up on a deal that sent Brett Kulak to the Avalanche and Samuel Girard…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Trade Analysis, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Acquire Brett Kulak from the Penguins

Ryan Womeldorf | February 24, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait for very long after the trade freeze was lifted. In a move to address potential depth issues on defense, the Avalanche have acquired veteran…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Penguins Transactions, Pittsburgh Penguins, Trade Deadline

Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

Dayton Reimer | January 16, 2026

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the…

Categories Archives, Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Nashville Predators, NHL Trade Analysis, Ottawa Senators, Predators Transactions, Senators Transactions

Avalanche Notebook: Gavin Brindley & Scott Wedgewood Sign Extenstions

Zach Martin | November 15, 2025

It’s been a busy week for the Colorado Avalanche as they are on a five-game winning streak, along with signing not one, but two extensions in recent days. What does…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Sign Brent Burns to 1-Year Deal

Alex Hutton | July 2, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have signed defenseman Brent Burns to a one-year contract worth up to $3 million with $1 million guaranteed, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. Related: 2025 Free Agency…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Free Agency, NHL News

Avalanche’s Nelson Signing Means More Trades Coming

Marko Zlomislic | June 11, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche are slightly closer to solidifying their opening-night lineup for the 2025-26 NHL season. Brock Nelson – brought in along with Charlie Coyle at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche

Avalanche Sign Brock Nelson to a 3-Year Extension

Ryan Womeldorf | June 4, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche did not wait long to permanently shore up their second line center spot. On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the team signed Brock Nelson to a…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Re-Evaluating the Avalanche’s Trade Deadline Decisions After First-Round Exit

Stefano Rubino | May 7, 2025

With the Colorado Avalanche eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs after their first-round series against the Dallas Stars, we can now evaluate the roster and determine who will return next…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL Trade Analysis

Lightning Have Made the Most From 2012 Trade with the Avalanche

Eugene Helfrick | April 3, 2025

When the Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche faced off in the 2022 Stanley Cup Final, it brought to mind one of the most important interactions between the franchises in…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Hockey History, Lightning Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Tampa Bay Lightning

Avalanche Acquire Coyle From Bruins for Mittlestadt, Zellers, & 2nd-Round Pick

Declan Schroeder | March 7, 2025

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Charlie Coyle and a 2026 fifth-round pick from the Boston Bruins for Casey Mittelstadt, William Zellers, and a second-round pick. Avalanche Continue to Bolster…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Boston Bruins, Bruins Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News, Trade Deadline

Grading the Avalanche and Islanders’ Brock Nelson Trade

Ryan Womeldorf | March 7, 2025

Coming into the trade deadline, many anticipated a big move (or two) from the Colorado Avalanche. They had already addressed a crucial area of need earlier in the season with…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Islanders Transactions, New York Islanders, Trade Deadline

Avalanche Acquire Brock Nelson From Islanders for Ritchie, Kylington, Draft Picks

Declan Schroeder | March 7, 2025

The New York Islanders have traded centre Brock Nelson and William Dufour to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Calum Ritchie, Oliver Kylington (who the Islanders flipped to the Anaheim…

Categories Avalanche Transactions, Colorado Avalanche, Islanders Transactions, New York Islanders, NHL News, Trade Deadline
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