The Colorado Avalanche trade center Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators in an offseason deal that also includes a goaltender exchange and draft picks. Multiple reports say the Predators send Colorado two third-round selections to complete the transaction. One report specifies the picks are for 2026 and 2027. In addition to Colton, Nashville’s new front-office executive Chris MacFarland—recently hired by the Predators after leaving Colorado—agrees to a player swap involving a goaltender. Reports describe Nashville as receiving Colton along with goaltending depth, while Colorado receives goalie Magnus Chrona. Another account also mentions Nashville sending goalie Isak Posch as part of the package. The trade is characterized as Colorado’s first significant offseason move, and as Nashville’s way to add a versatile center to its forward group. Overall, the sources agree that Colton changes teams from Colorado to Nashville, the deal includes third-round draft picks, and a goalie exchange is part of the compensation.