Colorado Acquires Blankenburg from Predators

The Colorado Avalanche have acquired 27-year-old defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Blankenburg, who stands at 5-foot-9 and 177 pounds, has recorded 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games this season and is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer.

This marks Colorado's second trade in recent weeks, following the acquisition of Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Avalanche appear to have addressed their defensive depth before the NHL Trade Deadline this Friday, with Blankenburg likely serving as the team's seventh defenseman and emergency depth option.