On Wednesday, former New York Islanders [http://thn.com/isles] forward Brock Nelson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/new-york-islanders/latest-news/islanders-brock-nelson-holding-up-trade-market] inked a three-year extension with the Colorado Avalanche [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/colorado-avalanche]. The AAV is $7.5 million. The 34-year-old, along with prospect William Dufour, was shipped to Colorado ahead of the 2025 NHL Trade in exchange for forward prospect Calum Ritchie [https://www.theelmonters.com/p/new-york-islanders-calum-ritchie-prospect-brock-nelson], Colorado's 2026 first-round pick, Colorado's 2028 third-round pick (conditions not met) and defenseman Oliver Kylington. The Islanders traded Kylington to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations. The Islanders were believed to have offered Nelson the same deal he signed in Colorado. I can report that the deals were not exact, but close. I believe Isles offer was more. I had heard that before the deadline, Lamoriello spoke with Nelson about possibly signing with #Isles this summer, regardless of where he went at the trade deadline. Obviously, with Lou being out, that certainly impacted things. Nelson had 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in 19 regular season games with the Avalanche before just four assists in their seven-game series loss to the Dallas Stars. Stay updated with the most interesting Islanders stories, analysis, breaking news, and more! Tap the star to add us to your favorites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw/sections/CAQqEAgAKgcICjCvqtILMO7F6QMwpuDfCA?ceid=CA:en&oc=3] to never miss a story.
