The Colorado Avalanche have made a significant trade, sending Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for the No. 77 overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft, a second-round pick in 2027, and promising prospect Gavin Brindley. This move not only replenishes the Avalanche's draft capital but also clears $7.75 million from their salary cap for the upcoming season, a crucial adjustment after the signing of Brock Nelson.

Brindley, selected 34th overall in the 2023 draft, brings youthful potential to a thin prospect pool. Despite a modest AHL season with 17 points in 52 games, he previously shined at Michigan, scoring 25 goals in 40 games. Coyle, who contributed 13 points in 19 games for the Avs last season, struggled in the playoffs, prompting the team's decision to offload his contract alongside Wood, who was limited by injury. With this trade, the Avalanche position themselves for future success while instantly upgrading their prospect arsenal.