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Colorado trades for defenseman Nick Blankenburg

March 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Colorado acquired right‑hander defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Nashville for a 2027 fifth‑round draft pick, adding depth before the trade deadline.

The Colorado Avalanche traded a 2027 fifth‑round pick to the Nashville Predators for right‑hander defenseman Nick Blankenburg, a 27‑year‑old who will serve as depth ahead of the NHL trade deadline.

Blankenburg has posted 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games for Nashville this season and will be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025‑26 campaign.

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