Islanders begin life without Brock Nelson

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For Islanders, life without Brock Nelson gets off to good start
The Islanders finally have moved out of last in the NHL on the power play, ranking 31st (just ahead of the Ducks) at 19-for-148 (12.8%). “It’s given us confidence,” Horvat said. “It wasn’t anything pretty, it was just us moving the puck around quickly and getting pucks toward the net, and they went in for us.”
Brock Nelson trade grades for Avalanche, Islanders
Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche for Calum Ritchie, first-round pick
The Avalanche sent top prospect Calum Ritchie to the Islanders in the deal, as well as a future first-round pick.
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Avalanche's Brock Nelson NHL trade deadline deal with Islanders deemed a Sidney Crosby consolation prize
The Avalanche's Brock Nelson trade was positioned by one analyst as a consolation prize for not landing the Penguins' Sidney Crosby.

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Islanders trade Brock Nelson to Avalanche in NHL deadline blockbuster
NHL rumors: Islanders' Kyle Palmieri contract stance after Brock Nelson trade
Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline
NHL Power Rankings: One trade candidate from every team, including Brock Nelson as Islanders flounder
The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching, and the deals should pick up over the next few days. One of the biggest players on the market is veteran center Brock Nelson, who could be moved with the New York Islanders fading out of the playoff race.
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Nelson traded to Avalanche by Islanders
Brock Nelson was traded to the Colorado Avalanche ... a conditional first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft. Colorado also received forward ...
How to watch Maple Leafs at Avalanche following deadline trades for Scott Laughton, Brock Nelson
The Avalanche host the Maple Leafs after each team made big moves at the trade deadline, including Toronto acquiring Scott Laughton.
NHL Trade Grades: Avalanche Land Brock Nelson From the Islanders
Nelson will be the shooting threat on an Avs power play stocked with creators but the Avs will also love his ability to score at even strength. The Minnesota native ranks 10th in the NHL in 5v5 goals over the past four seasons.