The Colorado Avalanche continue making NHL trades this season. The club added another crucial depth piece to its blueline after bringing in Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Avalanche added on Wednesday night blueliner Nick Blankenburg from Central Division rivals the Nashville Predators.
Colorado sent a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Preds in exchange.
We have acquired defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
Welcome to Colorado, Nick! ud83cudfd4ufe0f pic.twitter.com/uB47UPH9Ma— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 5, 2026Blankenburg is in the second year of a two-year deal worth the league minimum of $775K.