The Colorado Avalanche have acquired Brock Nelson of the New York Islanders, the most coveted center available ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.
The Islanders sent Nelson and forward William Dufour to the Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Oliver Kylington, forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round draft pick in 2026 or 2027 and a conditional third-round pick in 2028.
New York then traded Kylington to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations.
Nelson, 33, has played all 12 years of his NHL career with the Islanders, who drafted him 30th overall in 2010.