Avalanche Trade Targets 2026

The Avalanche just pulled off their first major offseason move, sending forward Ross Colton and minor-league goalie Isak Posch to Nashville in exchange for pending free agent goalie Magnus Chorna, a 2026 third-round pick, and their own 2027 third-round pick. The deal clears cap space and addresses roster depth for the 2026-27 season—Colton’s $4M salary and lack of fit were always looming issues, while Posch’s AHL struggles made his exit sensible. Chorna, already signed in Sweden and likely a free agent by July, may be more about optics than roster impact. The real gems? A projected top-75 pick in 2026 and a sweet return of their own 2027 pick—especially since that original pick was part of a prior trade. Smart, strategic, and forward-looking. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d8fbf8e9becef412