The Detroit Red Wings are battling for a playoff spot and one trade pitch ... One user proposed a deal that would see the Red Wings acquiring Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders.

Nelson could be a difference-maker for the Avalanche in the postseason. He has compiled 27 goals and 50 points in 78 NHL playoff outings.

He never really gets the respect he deserves, but this postseason, Nelson will be looking to channel his playoff success from 2019-20 when he helped the Isles get to the Conference Finals.

This time? The Islanders traded Brock Nelson ahead of the deadline, an admission that they couldn’t solely prioritize a playoff berth while sitting in 13th place in the East on deadline day.

Advertisement In 2024, amid a season wrought with poor health and goaltending, the Wild knew they’d be playoff outsiders ... theoretically go after Nelson, Brock Boeser and/or anybody else ...

Brock Nelson finding a groove in Denver Maybe some ... who he would potentially play with in a playoff series. What happened: Montreal came back to force overtime and a shootout, but the ...

The Islanders have needed contributions throughout their lineup to remain in the playoff chase while compensating for the loss of Brock Nelson, their leading goal-scorer the past five seasons ...

BOSTON, MA -- Brock Nelson is not on the trade market – at least not yet. With the Islanders outside the playoff picture, speculation about the pending free agent is growing, with multiple teams ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Brock Nelson had a goal and ... stretch have come against teams outside the playoff conversation. Islanders: Palmieri and Nelson each scored in what could be their final game ...

MONTREAL (AP) — Brock Nelson scored the shootout winner in the fourth round as the Colorado Avalanche spoiled a third-period comeback try by Montreal and beat the Canadiens 5-4 on Saturday night.