Max Curran is on the move... sort of. The Edmonton Oil Kings forward has his rights traded at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline by the Colorado Avalanche [http://thn.com/colorado] as part of the Nazem Kadri trade. As a result of the trade, Curran is now a member of the Calgary Flames [http://thn.com/calgary]. Curran was initally drafted by the Avalanche in the fifth round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. At the time, he was playing for the Tri-City Americans and put up 32 points in 40 games during his draft year. Curran also played the 2024-25 season with Tri-City before being dealt to Edmonton in the 2025 off-season. As for this season, Curran is having a strong campaign with the Oil Kings. In 31 games, he has 41 points and represented Czechia at the 2026 World Juniors. Curran has commited to the NCAA [http://thn.com/ncaa] for next year where he will join the University of Massachusetts. Max Curran of the Edmonton Oil Kings (Photo Credit: Andy Devlin/Edmonton Oil Kings/WHL) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/cfc7f01c-59be-4d1c-964e-28ea162dc1a9.jpeg] Max Curran of the Edmonton Oil Kings (Photo Credit: Andy Devlin/Edmonton Oil Kings/WHL) Make sure you bookmark THN's WHL site and add us to your favourites on Google News [https://news.google.com/publications/CAAqBwgKMK-q0gsw7sXpAw?hl=en-CA&gl=CA&ceid=CA%3Aen] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns, and so much more. This article originally appeared on The Hockey News [https://thehockeynews.com/whl]. Everett Silvertips Closing In On Another Scotty Munro Memorial Trophy [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-silvertips-closing-in-on-another-scotty-munro-memorial-trophy] Everett, Prince Albert, Medicine Hat & Penticton Named To 2025-26 CHL Top-10 Week 23 Rankings [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/everett-prince-albert-medicine-hat-penticton-named-to-2025-26-chl-top-10-week-23-rankings] WHL Announces Players Of The Month For February 2026 [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/whl-announces-players-of-the-month-for-february-2026] Vancouver Giants Forward Joe Iginla Remains Focused On Impressing The Scouts Ahead Of The 2026 NHL Draft [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/players/vancouver-giants-forward-joe-iginla-remains-focused-on-impressing-the-scouts-ahead-of-the-2026-nhl-draft] Seattle Kraken Sign Penticton Vees Forward Ryden Evers To An Entry-Level Contract [https://thehockeynews.com/whl/latest-news/seattle-kraken-sign-penticton-vees-forward-ryden-evers-to-an-entry-level-contract] For action-packed issues, access to the entire magazine archive and a free issue, subscribe to The Hockey News at THN.com/free [https://thehockeynews.store/products/print-subscription?_gl=1*11e3hua*_ga*MTk0NDM0Mzk0OS4xNzQ2MjQ0ODA2*_ga_ZET34ZFCGX*czE3NjYzMzYxOTQkbzkwOSRnMSR0MTc2NjMzNzA3NyRqNTYkbDAkaDA.]. Get the latest news and trending stories by subscribing to our newsletter here [http://eepurl.com/i7OC4I]. And share your thoughts by commenting below the article on THN.com or creating your own post in our community forum. The Hockey News [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/2c51d0bf-6b58-4764-8ee6-1605358c731a.jpeg] The Hockey News
