Casey Mittelstadt wasn't working out as their No. 2 center and now they've acquired Brock Nelson from the Islanders, who was one of the biggest names out on the market. Winners: Brock Nelson, C, Avalanche (61% rostered) Nelson finishes his tenure as one of the best Islanders ever with 901 games played and three consecutive 30-goal seasons.
DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson ... effectively replaces Ryan Lindgren after he was ...