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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 27
Revisiting the Canadiens’ Brett Kulak Trade
The Montreal Canadiens have made no shortage of trades during their rebuild, but few have had a bigger long-term impact than many expected. When Kent Hughes dealt Brett Kulak to the Edmonton Oilers at the 2022 trade deadline, it looked like a straightforward move involving a pending unrestricted free agent.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 26
Avalanche sign Burns, Kulak to extensions
The Colorado Avalanche have a bit more insurance for their defensive depth next season, as they announced on Friday that they have signed defensemen Brent Burns and Brett Kulak to contract extensions.
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz
How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team
People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 14
Why the Oilers should bring back Brett Kulak after a Darnell Nurse trade
The Edmonton Oilers have turned what seemed like a long off-season for Oilers fans into must-watch material. From firing the calm and collected former
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 20
Former Oilers Brett Kulak, Taylor Hall headed to the Western Conference Final
The Edmonton Oilers bowed out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs early, but their fingerprints on both Conference Final matchups. Former Oilers Brett Kulak and Taylor Hall are key pieces for their teams as they continue their quests for the Cup.
NHL News / Flamesnation / May 19
Former Flames defender Brett Kulak is thriving in the Stanley Cup playoffs
On Wednesday night, the conference final round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs will kick off as the the Colorado Avalanche host the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 14
Kris Knoblauch is Oilers' latest fall guy, and there aren't many promising alternatives
The Edmonton Oilers made yet another head-coaching change on Thursday, firing Kris Knoblauch less than two weeks after their first-round exit in the playoffs.
NHL News / Oilersnation / May 15
Oilers Trade Tree: The original Brett Kulak deal and Lane Hutson
The Edmonton Oilers may have made a mistake in trading Brett Kulak away. In December 2025, the Oilers sent Stuart Skinner, Brett Kulak, and a 2029 second-round pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry and prospect Samuel Poulin.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / May 14
Brett Kulak scored biggest goal of his career to cap off Avalanche comeback
The Colorado Avalanche came back from a 3-0 deficit against the Minnesota Wild to force overtime, where Brett Kulak scored to help the Avs win Game 5 Wednesday night, clinching the second-round series and advancing to the Western Conference Final.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Avalanche’s Brett Kulak already looking ahead to West Final after Game 5 heroics
After taking a pass from Martin Necas, Brett Kulak fired a one-timer into the net to give the Colorado Avalanche the series-clinching win against the Minnesota Wild in Game 5.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / May 14
Avalanche's Game 5 hero had the most heartwarming quote
The Colorado Avalanche’s unlikely playoff hero has another party to celebrate after leading them to a stunning series-clinching win on Wednesday against the Minnesota Wild.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 14
Avalanche’s Brett Kulak keeps it real about his OT goal that finished the Wild
The Stanley Cup Playoffs can see the emergence of some very unlikely heroes. However, none may have been more unlikely than Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak.
NHL News / Field Level Media / May 13
Avalanche erase 3-0 deficit in Game 5, eliminate Wild in OT
Brett Kulak scored 3:52 into overtime and the Colorado Avalanche completed a dramatic Game 5 comeback to eliminate the Minnesota Wild with a 4-3 decision in Denver on Wednesday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 13
Winners, losers from Wednesday's Stanley Cup playoffs: Unlikely hero sends Avalanche to WCF
There was only one Stanley Cup Playoff game on Wednesday's schedule, and it was a significant one as the Colorado Avalanche were able to advance to the Western Conference Final with a 4-3 overtime win against the Minnesota Wild, eliminating their division rival from the playoffs.
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / February 28
Brett Kulak and the Hidden Moves Behind the Moves
Trades in the NHL get dissected for the contracts, the cap implications, and the on-ice fit. That’s fair game. But there’s another aspect of trades that people don’t think about much.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / February 25
Brett Kulak, Samuel Girard trade a win-win for Avalanche and Penguins
In one of the first trades coming out of the Olympic break, the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round pick from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for defenseman Brett Kulak.
NHL News / Yardbarker / February 24
Penguins GM Kyle Dubas continues to fix one of his early mistakes
Dubas has been on quite run for the Penguins in terms of roster moves over the past season-and-a-half.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Brett Kulak Being Traded by Penguins To Colorado Avalanche
According to Elliotte Friedman, defenseman Brett Kulak is being traded by the Pittsburgh Penguins to the Colorado Avalanche. A pending UFA who joined the Penguins from the Edmonton Oilers, it was believe Pittsburgh might flip the speedy d-man with playoff experience to a contender.
Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker / December 14
Penguins have to consider drastic changes after blowing yet another huge lead
The 2025-26 Pittsburgh Penguins season is all of a sudden circling the drain after a promising start made them the talk of the league through the first month-and-a-half.
NHL News / Yardbarker / December 12
Trading for Tristan Jarry a reasonable risk for cornered Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are taking another swing at fixing the most important position in hockey. It's an indication of how the organization backed itself into a corner.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / November 28
Oilers Should Trade Defenceman Brett Kulak
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling, and changes should be on the horizon. One significant move they can make is trading defenceman Brett Kulak. The Oilers acquired Kulak from the Montreal Canadiens ahead of the 2022 Trade Deadline, and he has been a serviceable third-pairing defenceman upon his arrival.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 20
Another bad start for Edmonton, Oilers apathy, and what is happening with Brett Kulak?
After whatever the hell that was in Buffalo on Monday, the Oilers hit the ice in Washington on Wednesday, hoping to look like a professional hockey team again.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / November 15
Oilers’ Brett Kulak set to play 600th NHL game
When the Oilers hit the ice tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes, Brett Kulak will officially be suited up for his 600th NHL game. Not bad for an Edmonton kid who had to scratch and claw his way into the league the long way.
Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / February 25, 2025
Oilers’ Trade for Brett Kulak Has Paid Off
Aside from the big move for Mattias Ekholm a couple of years ago, the Edmonton Oilers typically stick to the smaller deals at the trade deadline that fill holes in their lineup and add depth.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilers Daily / November 10, 2024
Oilers Defender Brett Kulak Gets Promotion, Becoming Major Piece for Edmonton
The Edmonton Oilers are in dire need of a defenceman this year, but they've had one blueliner in particular to play his best hockey when the team needs it most.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 10, 2024
Brett Kulak Shining As Oilers’ Blue Line Looking for Right Mix
Despite the Edmonton Oilers’ ongoing defensive struggles, Brett Kulak is quietly putting together one of the better seasons of his career. Scoring again on Saturday in a 7-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, the Edmonton native is on track for a career-high in points, just two goals shy of his personal best through only 15 games.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 12, 2024
Oilers’ Brett Kulak plays in 500th gave vs. the Blackhawks
When Saturday night’s game begins, Brett Kulak will be credited with his 500th NHL game when the Edmonton Oilers take on the Chicago Blackhawks during the late slot on Hockey Night in Canada.
Edmonton Oilers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 15, 2024
Oilers interested in shedding contracts of these two defensemen
The Edmonton Oilers are trying to save on the margins.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 20, 2024
Watch: Canucks' Arturs Silovs' incredible save prevents Oilers from taking early lead
Canucks goalie Arturs Silovs made an incredible save early in Game 7 against the Oilers to prevent Edmonton from taking an early 1-0 lead.
Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20, 2024
Oilers mulling controversial roster move to free up cap space
With the NHL trade deadline only weeks away, the Oilers are actively exploring options to free up cap space and strengthen their roster for a deep playoff run.
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