The Nashville Predators acquire center Ross Colton from the Colorado Avalanche in a trade that takes place during the offseason. Multiple reports say Colorado receives draft picks in return, with the Predators sending two third-round picks to the Avalanche. Additional reporting indicates the deal includes a goaltender swap: Colorado sends Colton while Nashville includes a goaltender in the exchange. One report specifies that the picks are slated for 2026 and 2027, both third-round selections.
Colorado’s rationale is also reported as moving on from Colton, while Nashville is described as adding to its middle-six forward group. Yahoo Sports coverage links the trade to Predators executive Chris MacFarland, who recently left Colorado in an Avalanche front-office role and is now president of hockey operations/general manager for Nashville. One source also says goaltender Isak Posch and Colton are acquired by Nashville along with related assets, with Magnus Chrona and the third-round picks going to Colorado.
Overall, the reports describe the same core transaction: Colton moves from Colorado to Nashville in exchange for multiple draft picks and player movement between the teams, including a goalie exchange.
