Avalanche Make Low-Risk, High-Reward Move With Brett Kulak Trade

Feb 25, 2026

The Colorado Avalanche are at it again. It shouldn't be shocking to see that, once again, the Avalanche have made a major trade.

Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland pulled off one of the first post-Olympic break deals on Tuesday, acquiring defenseman Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for blueliner Samuel Girard and a 2028 second-round draft pick.

The trade makes the already-rich Avs even richer, giving them arguably the NHL's best defense corps – and it sets up Colorado to make other notable moves before the league's March 6 trade deadline.

The Colorado Avalanche tweaked their already dominant defense, acquiring veteran D-man Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move also frees up cap space for Colorado, positioning the Avs to make more significant deals.

thehockeynews.comAvalanche Make Low-Risk, High-Reward Move With Brett Kulak TradeThe Colorado Avalanche tweaked their already dominant defense, acquiring veteran D-man Brett Kulak from the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move also frees up cap space for Colorado, positioning the Avs to make more significant deals.

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