The Colorado Avalanche made another big trade late Thursday night, picking up Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders. After trading away Mikko Rantanen and picking up Ryan Lindgren, they made this big splash.

The Avalanche have acquired Brock Nelson of the Islanders, the most coveted center available ahead of Friday's NHL trade deadline.

Casey Mittelstadt wasn't working out as their No. 2 center and now they've acquired Brock Nelson from the Islanders, who was one of the biggest names out on the market. Winners: Brock Nelson, C, Avalanche (61% rostered) Nelson finishes his tenure as one of the best Islanders ever with 901 games played and three consecutive 30-goal seasons.