If the 1st round pick in the 2026 draft is transferred to the Philadelphia Flyers due to the terms of the trade for Sean Walker on March 6th 2024 or it is not transferred but falls in the top 10, then Colorado will send its 1st round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.
For the conditions of the 3rd round pick in the 2028 draft to be met, the Avalanche need to win the Stanley Cup this season and have Nelson play in at least 50% of their playoff games.
Islanders retain 50% of Nelson’s contract.
Player: 2026 conditional 1st round pick
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Colorado Avalanche / New York Islanders – March 7, 2025
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Dallas Stars / Carolina Hurricanes – March 7, 2025
The 2026 and 2028 1st round picks are top 10 protected. The 2026 pick would turn into an unprotected 2027 1st round pick and the 2028 pick would turn into an unprotected 2029 1st round pick.
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Toronto Maple Leafs / Boston Bruins – March 7, 2025
2026 pick is top 5 protected. Boston retains 15% of Carlo’s contract.
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Edmonton Oilers / San Jose Sharks – March 6, 2025
If the 2026 1st round pick falls within the top 12, the Oilers can transfer their 2027 1st round pick to San Jose instead. However, if Edmonton trades their 2027 1st round pick before the 2026 NHL trade deadline, the 2026 1st round pick goes to San Jose unconditionally.
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Florida Panthers / Chicago Blackhawks – March 1, 2025
Chicago retains 26% of Jones’ salary. The 2026 1st rounder will convey to 2027 if the Panthers do not have their 1st round pick in 2026.