Predators acquire Ross Colton from Avalanche in trade deal
ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Nashville Predators traded for forward Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche on June 16, 2026. New Predators GM Chris MacFarland made the deal, sending two third-round picks and goaltender prospect Magnus Chrona to Colorado. Colton, who played a key role in the Avalanche's playoff run this past season, added depth to Nashville's forward lineup. Chrona previously played for the Milwaukee Admirals in the AHL. Joe Sakic, stepping back into the Avalanche's GM role, gains additional draft resources through this trade.
- •Predators acquire Ross Colton in exchange for two third-round picks.
- •Magnus Chrona joins the Avalanche as part of the trade.
- •Colton recorded nine goals and 15 assists last season.
- •Chrona had a 2.94 goals-against average in the AHL last season.
- •Joe Sakic returns to GM duties for the Avalanche.
- 11:13 PMESPN NHL — Avs deal Colton to Predators, free up cap space
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — New Predators executive Chris MacFarland strikes deal with former team to add Avs center Ross Colton
"New Nashville front-office executive Chris MacFarland didn't take long to strike a deal with his former team in trading for Colorado forward Ross Colton on Tuesday. MacFarland, who recently left his role as Avalanche GM to become the president of hockey operations/general manager of the Predators, acquired the veteran center along with goaltender Isak Posch. Colorado receives goalie Magnus Chrona and a pair of third-round picks (2026, '27).
"Chris MacFarland's first trade as Nashville Predators GM came with his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, in a deal on Tuesday that saw his new club acquire forward Ross Colton in exchange for two third-round picks and goaltender prospect Magnus Chrona.
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External links- ESPN NHLJun 16, 2026, 11:13 PMAvs deal Colton to Predators, free up cap space
Chris MacFarland's first trade as Nashville Predators GM came with his former team, the Colorado Avalanche, in a deal on Tuesday that saw his new club acquire forward Ross Colton in exchange for two third-round picks and goaltender prospect Magnus Chrona.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:51 PMNew Predators executive Chris MacFarland strikes deal with former team to add Avs center Ross Colton
New Nashville front-office executive Chris MacFarland didn't take long to strike a deal with his former team in trading for Colorado forward Ross Colton on Tuesday. MacFarland, who recently left his role as Avalanche GM to become the president of hockey operations/general manager of the Predators, acquired the veteran center along with goaltender Isak Posch. Colorado receives goalie Magnus Chrona and a pair of third-round picks (2026, '27).
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