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Avalanche acquire Brock Nelson from the Islanders on the eve of the NHL trade deadline

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The Colorado Avalanche made a big splash on the eve of the NHL trade deadline late Thursday night by getting center Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders .

The move came hours after the Vegas Golden Knights reacquired winger Reilly Smith in a deal with New York Rangers .

The Rangers also bought by acquiring Carson Soucy from Vancouver .

New Jersey added on defense with Brian Dumoulin and Florida got depth center Nico Sturm from San Jose .

Mikko Wahlstrom could be on the move again with no guarantee Carolina will be able to sign him beyond this season .

Nashville claimed Jakub Vrana off waivers from Washington and defenseman Jordan Oesterle from Boston .

Columbus claimed Christian Fischer from Detroit .

Toronto put enforcer Ryan Reaves on waivers in an attempt to clear another $1 million .

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