The Colorado Avalanche have traded forward Ross Colton to the Nashville Predators. Prospect goaltender Isak Posch also moved to Nashville in exchange for a 2026 third-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and goaltender Magnus Chrona. Nashville made its first trade since hiring Chris MacFarland as the new general manager and president of hockey operations. He knows Colton well, having previously worked with the Avalanche. Colton struggled in 2025-26, registering 24 points (nine goals, 15 assists) in 73 games. He has been a 20-goal scorer and registered a career-high 40 points just a couple of seasons ago. Entering the final season of a four-year, $16 million contract, Colton has plenty of incentive to bounce back strong in 2026-27.

Defenseman Emil Andrae will suit up for a new team in 2025-26 after being traded by the Philadelphia Flyers. The 24-year-old Swedish native was shipped to the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Samuel Ersson and a third-round draft pick, in exchange for goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. Andrea, who is a former second-round pick, has just finished his three-year, entry-level contract. He recorded 13 points (two goals, 11 assists), 36 SOG, 58 blocks, 68 hits, and a plus-15 rating in 61 games this season. In Toronto, Andrea will aim to become a regular in the lineup after making only 107 appearances across three seasons with the Flyers.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae from the Philadelphia Flyers. The team also received a third-round draft pick in the transaction, giving up goaltender Joseph Woll and defenseman Simon Benoit. This marks the Maple Leafs' first trade under new general manager John Chayka. Ersson is a restricted free agent after completing a two-year, $2.9 million contract. The Swedish netminder had a decent 14-11-5 record in 2025-26, but finished with a .870 save percentage and allowed 3.12 goals. He must stop the puck more often to earn playing time with the Maple Leafs, who still have Anthony Stolarz and Dennis Hildeby on the books.

Defenseman Simon Benoit will start next season with the Philadelphia Flyers. He was traded by the Toronto Maple Leafs, along with goaltender Joseph Woll, in a deal that sent goaltender Samuel Ersson and defenseman Emil Andrae in the opposite direction. The Flyers also departed with a third-round draft pick. Benoit spent three seasons in Toronto, making 73 appearances in 2025-26. He finished second on the team in both blocks (114) and hits (194), but his limited offensive ability makes him a non-factor in fantasy hockey. Benoit didn't score a single goal this season and recorded only six assists.