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Brock Nelson

Center · Colorado Avalanche

2010 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 30 (#30) — New York Islanders

Next Game

Mon, Mar 16 · 9:30 PM ET vs Penguins

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Age 346'4"205 lbsShoots LeftWarroad, USA

Current Season

GP

65

Goals

30

Assists

25

Points

55

+/-

+11

S%

19.7%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14@ WPG0000322:35
Mar 12@ SEA0110419:18
Mar 10vs EDM011+2322:25
Mar 8vs MIN0000024:06
Mar 6@ DAL0110224:50

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$7.50M

Total Value

$22.50M

Expires

3 yrs · 2027-2028

Status

Then UFA

15-team no-trade list (in year 3)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

News
Ritchie Soaks Up Schenn's Wisdom for Isles Boost

Calum Ritchie lands the perfect mentor in Brayden Schenn, the ex-Blues captain who knows exactly what this kid needs to stick in the NHL. Schenn's locker sits right next to Ritchie's by design, and Patrick Roy already raves about the fit between their two-way games. With Ritchie flashing skill but still finding his feet after that Nelson trade, Schenn's guidance on the pro pace and defensive details carries huge stakes for the Islanders' young core.

New York IslandersBuffalo Sabres
Game Recap
Bednar's Kadri-Roy Toys Spark Avs Lineup Lab

Jared Bednar finally gets his mad scientist lab with Nazem Kadri back in the fold and Nicolas Roy sliding into the center mix alongside MacKinnon and Nelson. The Avalanche, already owning the league's best record at 41-10-9, just handed their coach a depth chart that screams playoff dominance from top to bottom.

Colorado Avalanche
Game Recap
Avalanche Clear Cup Favorites After Kadri Coup

The Colorado Avalanche sit atop the NHL standings with 93 points and a league-best +82 goal differential, pulling away from the pack after landing Nazem Kadri in a deadline stunner that fixes their dead-last power play. Nathan MacKinnon keeps pushing his Hart case while Cale Makar dominates the blue line, and Kadri's playmaking down the middle suddenly makes their center depth lethal with Brock Nelson and others in tow.

Colorado AvalancheBuffalo Sabres
Draft & Prospects
Avs Torched Draft Picks - And It Works

The Avalanche just shipped out Sam Girard and a pile of future picks, including their 2027 first, to load up on proven talent like Brock Nelson and Brett Kulak. GM Joe Sakic stares down a barren draft cupboard through 2026 with no picks in the first three rounds, betting everything on this core's Cup window.

Colorado AvalanchePittsburgh Penguins
Playoffs
Kadri Returns to Avs for Sunday Showdown

Nazem Kadri suits up for the Avalanche on Sunday after a deadline miracle brings the Stanley Cup hero back to Colorado in a blockbuster with Calgary. The 35-year-old center, who lit up the playoffs in 2022 with clutch goals including an OT dagger in the Final, rejoins a lineup stacked with MacKinnon, Nelson, and fresh adds like Roy and Drury.

Colorado AvalancheBuffalo Sabres
News
Avs Crush Deadline - Kadri Returns as Centers Stay Put

The Colorado Avalanche just pulled off the deadline stunner everyone whispered about in the shadows of front-office war rooms, reuniting with Nazem Kadri right after the clock struck zero. Kadri, the Conn Smythe hero from their 2022 Cup run, slides back into a loaded center corps alongside MacKinnon and Nelson that no other team can touch.

Colorado Avalanche

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Brock Nelson's stats this season?
Brock Nelson has 30 goals and 25 assists for 55 points in 65 games this season.
What team does Brock Nelson play for?
Brock Nelson is a forward for the Colorado Avalanche.
What is Brock Nelson's contract?
Brock Nelson has a cap hit of $7.50M with 2 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Brock Nelson drafted?
Brock Nelson was drafted in the 2010 NHL Draft by the New York Islanders in Round 1, Pick 30 (30 overall).
Where is Brock Nelson from?
Brock Nelson is 34 years old and was born in Warroad, USA.