Predators acquire Ross Colton from Avalanche for two draft picks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Nashville Predators have traded for center Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche for two third-round picks. The deal was announced on June 16, 2026, and includes goaltender Isak Posch. Colton, who had nine goals and 15 assists in 73 games last season, is in the final year of his contract. Colorado needed to shed salary cap space, as Colton had lost his prominent role and faced a healthy scratch during the postseason. The trade marks Chris MacFarland's first move since becoming the Predators' general manager.
- •Nashville acquires Ross Colton and Isak Posch in the trade.
- •Colton scored 24 points in the previous season.
- •The Avalanche received two third-round picks in return.
- •Colton had fallen out of favor in Colorado, averaging 9:45 ice time in playoffs.
- •Colton's contract includes a modified no-trade clause.
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Nashville Predators acquire center Ross Colton in trade with Colorado Avalanche
- 9:06 PMNHL News — Predators Acquire Forward Ross Colton and Goaltender Isak Posch From Colorado - NHL.com
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Why Avalanche are trading Ross Colton to Predators
"The Nashville Predators have traded for center Ross Colton in a deal that sends two third-round picks to the Colorado Avalanche.
"Stanley Cup Champion Forward Joins Predators as Part of Trade With Avalanche
"Colorado has decided to move on from the forward.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:39 PMNashville Predators acquire center Ross Colton in trade with Colorado Avalanche
The Nashville Predators have traded for center Ross Colton in a deal that sends two third-round picks to the Colorado Avalanche.
- NHL NewsJun 16, 2026, 9:06 PMPredators Acquire Forward Ross Colton and Goaltender Isak Posch From Colorado - NHL.com
Stanley Cup Champion Forward Joins Predators as Part of Trade With Avalanche
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 8:57 PMWhy Avalanche are trading Ross Colton to Predators
Colorado has decided to move on from the forward.
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