- The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Nick Blankenburg from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 5th round draft pick in 2027.
- Blankenburg, a 27-year-old right-handed defenseman, is having the best season of his career, scoring 6 goals and adding 15 assists in 49 games with the Predators.
- The Avalanche were in need of defensive depth for their playoff push, and Blankenburg's style of play is similar to that of Samuel Girard, whom the Avs recently traded away.