Colorado Avalanche
· 2026-06-25
The Colorado Avalanche traded Jack Drury to the Nashville Predators on Wednesday, marking a significant move ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft.
The Avalanche sent Drury, Chase Bradley, and a 2029 third-round draft pick to the Predators in exchange for Fedor Svechkov and Zachary L'Heureux.
The trade was first reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Drury's tenure with the Avalanche has come to a close after he was initially acquired in a January 2025 trade.
The 26-year-old appeared in all 82 regular-season games for the Avalanche during his 2025-26 campaign, helping them finish with a 55-16-11 record.
The Avalanche are currently standing 1st in the Western Conference with a 55-16 record, on a W3 streak, after losing 2-1 to the Vegas Golden Knights on May 27, 2026.
Drury can become a restricted free agent on July 1.
The Avalanche's former general manager, Chris MacFarland, now serves as general manager and president of hockey operations for Nashville, and was excited by the addition of Drury and Bradley.
MacFarland praised Drury, saying he is a "hard-working, reliable, full-sheet of the ice center who can handle the tough assignments while being elite in the face-off circle".
The trade bolsters the Predators' depth in the middle of the ice.
Svechkov has racked up 34 points in 122 games played across his two years in the NHL.
L'Heureux only suited up in 25 games last season, finishing with four goals and one assist.
The Avalanche's current standing and recent performance will be impacted by this trade.
The team's fans will be watching closely to see how the trade affects their chances in the upcoming season.
The trade is a significant move for the Avalanche, and its impact will be felt in the coming weeks and months.