The Colorado Avalanche made a massive move late in the night on Thursday. The Avalanche traded for veteran center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline. This move was a massive one as it involved quite the haul heading back to Long Island.

Nelson has 43 points (20 goals, 23 assists) in 61 games this season. The 33-year-old forward led the Islanders in goals in each of the previous five seasons, including scoring at least 34 goals in each of the previous three.

The New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche combined for the latest blockbuster before this year's NHL Trade Deadline. Pending free-agent forward Brock Nelson, one of the most sought-after trade targets,

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.

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 Colorado Avalanche have acquired veteran center Brock Nelson in a trade with the New York Islanders.

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,