Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from Islanders on NHL trade deadline eve

Bailey Hillesheim/AP

New York Islanders center Brock Nelson celebrates after scoring against the Minnesota Wild during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Bailey Hillesheim)

By: STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer

DENVER — 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.

The move came hours after the Western Conference-rival Vegas Golden Knights reacquired winger Reilly Smith in a deal with the New York Rangers.

Much of the action Thursday came in the East, where New Jersey added on defense with Brian Dumoulin, Florida got depth center Nico Sturm and the Rangers also bought by acquiring Carson Soucy from Vancouver.

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Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline

Hearing from caregivers after Joint Budget Committee approves caregiving cut