Colorado Acquires Defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Nashville

The Colorado Avalanche acquired right‑handed defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fifth‑round draft pick. The move comes less than 48 hours before the NHL trade deadline.

Blankenburg, 27, has posted 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games for Nashville this season and will serve as depth for the Avalanche, stepping in if needed. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer on an expiring $775,000 contract.