Fansided · Mar 8
Avalanche gutted draft capital, but that’s okay
The Colorado Avalanche may have gutted their draft capital at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, but retained enough pieces to restock the prospect pipeline.
Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate the game tying goal scored by Nichushkin against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn ImagesThe Colorado Avalanche were one of the most active teams at the NHL trade deadline. They pulled off the biggest deal of the deadline season, landing one of the most-coveted players on the market.