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Avs acquire defenseman Nick Blankenburg from Predators

March 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Colorado Avalanche have traded a 2027 fifth‑round draft pick to the Nashville Predators for right‑hander defenseman Nick Blankenburg, bolstering depth before the trade deadline.

Colorado acquired 27‑year‑old defenseman Nick Blankenburg (#37) from Nashville in exchange for a 2027 fifth‑round draft pick. The move comes less than 48 hours before the NHL trade deadline.

Blankenburg has posted 21 points (6 goals, 15 assists) in 49 games this season and will serve as depth, stepping into the lineup if needed. He is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season.

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