Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar spoke with Aarif Deen of Colorado Hockey Now about Nelson’s game after the deal. “Huge add. Huge add. … He’s always been a trusted 200 ft player.

I wrote this morning about the Avalanche exploring the trade market to fill their second-line center role. Like they did with Brock Nelson (and Nazem Kadri, Ryan Johansen, and Casey Mittelstadt ...

But I think for the timing of where we’re at, and our situation (all-in), Brock Nelson was too good to pass up. He’s a big man who skates well and scores, and he’ll touch every part of our team.