Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster

Brock Nelson is no longer an Islander.

The star American forward was traded to the Avalanche along with prospect William Dufour in exchange for forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round selection in the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft, a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft and defenseman Oliver Kylington.

The Islanders are retaining 50 percent of Nelson’s of Nelson’s cap hit as part of the deal, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun reported.


Brock Nelson is pictured during the Islanders' game against the Predators on March 1.
Brock Nelson is pictured during the Islanders’ game against the Predators on March 1. Heather Khalifa for the NY Post

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