New York Islanders Trade with Colorado, Anaheim

The New York Islanders have acquired forward Calum Ritchie, a first-round selection in the 2026 or 2027 NHL Draft, a conditional third-round pick in the 2028 NHL Draft, and defenseman Oliver Kylington from the Colorado Avalanche, in exchange for Brock Nelson and William Dufour.

Kylington was then traded to the Anaheim Ducks for future considerations.

Ritchie played in seven games for Colorado this season, scoring one goal before returning to the Oshawa Generals (Ontario Hockey League).  The Oakville, Ontario native has played in 215 OHL games, all with the Oshawa, averaging over a point-per-game with 251 points (85 goals and 166 assists) in 215 games.  The 6’2, 195-pound center was selected to the OHL All-Rookie team in 2022.

Ritchie was selected by the Avalanche in the first round (27th overall) of the 2023 NHL Draft.