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On YouTubeColorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / December 9
Avalanche’s Brock Nelson Fitting in Well as the 2C
One of the question marks surrounding the Colorado Avalanche the last couple of seasons was finding that second-line center to complement Nathan MacKinnon.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 29
Avalanche continue early season rampage, overwhelm Canadiens
Brock Nelson scored two goals and added a pair of assists to reach 600 career points as the Colorado Avalanche routed the Montreal Canadiens 7-2 in Denver on Saturday.
NHL News / Field Level Media / November 15
Battle of hot Islanders, Avalanche also a reunion game
Brock Nelson scored 295 goals over 901 games for the New York Islanders, but the center is now wearing a Colorado Avalanche sweater. Nelson will face the team he spent 11-plus seasons with when New York visits Denver to face surging Colorado on Sunday night.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
NHL News / NHL Rumors / August 7
Sam Girard trade speculation continues
Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now: The Colorado Avalanche feel they have their No. 2 center in Brock Nelson. Gabriel Landeskog is training and not rehabbing this offseason.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 28
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
Michael Amato of Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 31
Five Potential Destinations for Nazem Kadri
The Vegas Golden Knights may still need to address their goaltending this offseason. Adin Hill is their starter, but their current backup is Akira Schmid.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 12
3 Avalanche Players Most Likely to Be Traded
The Colorado Avalanche didn’t wait for the offseason to officially begin before making their first impactful move. They shored up their second-line center position by re-signing Brock Nelson to a three-year extension.
Colorado Avalanche News / Canucksarmy / June 8
NHL Notebook: Avalanche extend Nelson, coaches fired and hired, and more
The Vancouver Canucks recently made headlines after they found their new coaching staff under Adam Foote. They will now shift their focus to improving the team’s forward group.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
After signing Brock Nelson, the Avalanche have some big roster decisions to make
The Colorado Avalanche got a major piece of business done on Wednesday when they announced that they agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension with center Brock Nelson.
Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / June 4
Avalanche Sign Brock Nelson to a 3-Year Extension
The Colorado Avalanche did not wait long to permanently shore up their second line center spot. On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the team signed Brock Nelson to a three-year extension worth $7.5 million average annual value (AAV).
Colorado Avalanche News / NHL Trade Talk / June 4
Avalanche Re-Sign Brock Nelson to a Three-Year Extension
The Colorado Avalanche have re-signed Brock Nelson to a three-year contract extension. The forward will now be locked in with the team through the 2027-28 season.
Colorado Avalanche News / Daily Faceoff / June 4
Avalanche sign Brock Nelson to three-year extension
The Colorado Avalanche announced Wednesday they signed forward Brock Nelson to a three-year contract extension through the 2027-28 season. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Nelson’s annual average value (AAV) will be $7.5 million, meaning he’ll earn $22.5 million over the course of the three seasons.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 4
Avalanche answer offseason's burning question, sign superstar to expensive extension
In doing so, the Avs take one of the top pivots off this summer’s open market.
Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 29
Brock Nelson could explore an extension with the Avalanche
The Colorado Avalanche won the sweepstakes for veteran winger Brock Nelson at this year’s trade deadline.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 28
Insider leaks details of failed blockbuster trade between Islanders and Jets
New York can rest happy with how things ended up, but acquiring one of Winnipeg’s top names would have been just as lucrative.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 7
Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from Islanders in deal involving top prospect Cal Ritchie
The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on Thursday evening, acquiring Brock Nelson and William Dufour from the New York Islanders for prospect Cal Ritchie, defenseman Oliver Kylington, a first-round pick in either 2026 or 2027 and a 2028 third-rounder.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 7
Avalanche solidify status as Stanley Cup contender with Brock Nelson trade
The Colorado Avalanche have had one major weakness on their roster the past couple of seasons that has really held them back come playoff time: the lack of a legitimate second-line center.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 6
Islanders are reportedly planning on trading Brock Nelson
The news the entire New York Islanders and hockey world had been waiting on has finally come. The Islanders will trade Brock Nelson. No destination or further information is yet known.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 6
Report: Maple Leafs among teams interested in Brock Nelson
New York Islanders forward Brock Nelson is on the trade block and the Toronto Maple Leafs are among a long list of teams that could acquire him before Friday’s deadline, TSN’s Pierre LeBrun reports.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / March 3
The Latest on the Brock Nelson Situation & Nelson Speaks on Rumors
NEW YORK — It’s Monday morning during the trade deadline week. Thanks to Brock Nelson, the New York Islanders are being talked about nationally. He’s the number one available player on multiple trade boards around the league.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 1
Watch: Islanders goalie credited with first career goal
The New York Islanders were 7-4 winners over the Nashville Predators on Saturday afternoon, and Brock Nelson was one of their big stars in the win with a pair of goals. But there was a very surprising and unexpected name on their goal-scorer list for the game.
NHL News / NYI Hockey Now / February 17
Why the Winnipeg Jets Make a Perfect Trade Partner for Brock Nelson
Welcome to another week of Brock Nelson speculation. The saga continues, but today, I explain why the Winnipeg Jets make the most sense for a Nelson trade.
New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11
Islanders’ Brock Nelson still undecided on extension
Islanders forward and top trade deadline candidate Brock Nelson remains interested in an extension with New York.
New York Islanders News / NYI Hockey Now / February 10
The World Waits on Brock Nelson’s Decision: Breaking it All Down
The New York Islanders officially began their break during the Four Nations Face-Off. There won’t be any formal team activities for over a week, and the only ongoing hockey will be the Four Nation’s games, the PWHL, and the AHL.
NHL News / Hockey Patrol / February 9
Major development in Maple Leafs' trade pursuit of Brock Nelson
NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman has given an update regarding Brock Nelson.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 27
Do Winnipeg Jets and Brock Nelson Trade Rumors Make Sense?
What is the possibility that Brock Nelson lands in Winnipeg before the end of this season? With chatter that Nelson could be among the more popular trade targets and with the Jets looking for the type of skill set that Nelson brings, there are reasons to wonder if this is a strong fit.
New York Islanders News / NHL Trade Talk / January 21
5 Teams Linked to Islanders’ Brock Nelson Pre-Trade Deadline
With the NHL trade deadline approaching, New York Islanders center Brock Nelson has become a player drawing serious attention. Ranked No. 1 on Daily Faceoff’s Trade Targets board, Nelson has several teams that potentially see him as an ideal fit.
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