Avalanche Trade Coyle, Wood Just Before NHL Draft

The Colorado Avalanche traded forwards Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for prospect Gavin Brindley, a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and a conditional second-round pick in 2027. The trade took place just hours before the start of the 2025 NHL Draft. With this move, the Avalanche clear nearly $8 million in salary cap space, enhancing their flexibility ahead of free agency. Coyle, an experienced center with 950 NHL games, and Wood, known for his speed and energy, provide veteran depth for the Blue Jackets as they build on recent progress. Brindley, a 20-year-old prospect recognized for his skating and work ethic, is expected to bolster Colorado's pipeline and could reach the NHL within a year or two. The deal is viewed as mutually beneficial, addressing Colorado's cap constraints and enabling Columbus to add proven talent.