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Predators acquire Colton, Posch; Colorado receives picks and rights

6/17/2026

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Summary

Predators Acquire Colton

Nashville Predators acquired forward Ross Colton and goaltender Isak Posch from Colorado on June 16, 2026.
Colorado received Magnus Chrona’s rights, Nashville’s 2026 third-round pick and Colorado’s 2027 third-round pick.
Colton, 29, posted nine goals, 15 assists and has one year left on a $16 million contract.
Posch, 21, played 28 AHL games last season and was selected for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.

Summary

Avalanche Gains Cap

The trade gives the Colorado Avalanche $6.979 million in cap space.
The Avalanche also receive a 2026 third-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick.
Nashville’s cap sheet shows roughly $23.22 million available for free-agent contracts.
Colorado must decide on extensions for four defensemen who are pending unrestricted free agents.
The Predators will add Colton to a veteran core that includes Forsberg, Josi, Marchessault, O’Reilly and Stamkos.

History

Historical Context

In December 1995 Colorado Avalanche traded for goaltender Patrick Roy from Montreal Canadiens, a move that helped the relocated club win the 1996 Stanley Cup. The team then recorded nine straight division titles (1995-2003), illustrating how a single deal can reshape a franchise. Today Nashville Predators and Colorado repeat that pattern, swapping Ross Colton and Isak Posch for draft picks and cap relief.

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Predators Acquire Colton

Nashville Predators acquired forward Ross Colton and goaltender Isak Posch from Colorado on June 16, 2026.
Colorado received Magnus Chrona’s rights, Nashville’s 2026 third-round pick and Colorado’s 2027 third-round pick.
Colton, 29, posted nine goals, 15 assists and has one year left on a $16 million contract.
Posch, 21, played 28 AHL games last season and was selected for the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic.

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