Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders

Islanders' biggest reasons for concern after 2025 NHL Trade Deadline
Islanders president Lou Lamoriello made one trade at the NHL trade deadline. But more than just Brock Nelson needed to go.
Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster
The head vs. heart calculus which has tugged at the Islanders’ decision-making, or lack thereof, over the last month finally hit an inflection point.
Avalanche's Brock Nelson NHL trade deadline deal with Islanders deemed a Sidney Crosby consolation prize
The Avalanche's Brock Nelson trade was positioned by one analyst as a consolation prize for not landing the Penguins' Sidney Crosby.
Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche for Calum Ritchie, first-round pick
The Avalanche sent top prospect Calum Ritchie to the Islanders in the deal, as well as a future first-round pick.
NHL trade rumors: Mikko Rantanen, Brock Nelson among biggest names who could be on the move
The NHL trade deadline is only a week away, and there will be plenty of activity between now and then. In the days leading up to March 7, some marquee names will be in the news as teams try to load up for the postseason.
Brock Nelson and Kyle Palmieri lead the Islanders to 3-2 win over the NHL-leading Jets
Brock Nelson had a goal and an assist and the New York Islanders took down the NHL-leading Winnipeg Jets 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Brock Nelson trade grades: Who won the Avalanche and Islanders deal?
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.
NHL Trade Grades: Avalanche Land Brock Nelson From the Islanders
Nelson will be the shooting threat on an Avs power play stocked with creators but the Avs will also love his ability to score at even strength. The Minnesota native ranks 10th in the NHL in 5v5 goals over the past four seasons.
Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders.
For Islanders, life without Brock Nelson gets off to good start
We just try to focus on what we have to do,” Roy said when asked if it was “weird” not to have Nelson in the lineup. “I think that’s what our guys did.” Jean-Gabriel Pageau, elevated to second-line center,
Islanders need to reignite fire with play dreadful in start to life without Brock Nelson
The great unknown of trading Brock Nelson was always going to be in what it did to the Islanders dressing room. Other long-term, valued Islanders have left in recent years — Cal Clutterbuck, Josh Bailey,
NHL Power Rankings: One trade candidate from every team, including Brock Nelson as Islanders flounder
The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the deals should pick up over the next few days. One of the biggest players ...
Brock Nelson trade grades for Avalanche, Islanders
The Avalanche and Islanders receive their grades after completing the Brock Nelson trade late on Thursday night.