Erik Brannstrom's stint with the Colorado Avalanche was brief, as he was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

Poolman, a seasoned defenseman, has a history with the Canucks and Winnipeg Jets, while Brannstrom struggled to secure a roster spot after signing as a free agent.

Additionally, the Avalanche have signed young forward Nikita Prishchepov to an entry-level contract, boosting their roster with promising talent.