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Avalanche gutted draft capital, but that’s okay

The Colorado Avalanche may have gutted their draft capital at the 2026 NHL trade deadline, but retained enough pieces to restock the prospect pipeline.

Mar 6, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) and right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrate the game tying goal scored by Nichushkin against the Dallas Stars during the third period at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

The Colorado Avalanche were one of the most active teams at the NHL trade deadline.