However, for every other NHL franchise, the offseason has already begun. The Colorado Avalanche got an early start on their offseason to-do list as they re-signed one of their top free agents. The team signed veteran forward Brock Nelson to a three-year contract extension that will be worth $7.

The Colorado Avalanche traded for forward Brock Nelson before the trade deadline and is now returning him on a three-year extension.

The Avalanche acquired Nelson on March 6th in a trade with the New York Islanders in exchange for forward prospect Calum Richie, defenseman Oliver Kylington, a first-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft and a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft (which was not met).