The Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins have swapped centers at the NHL trade deadline. After picking up Brock Nelson from the New York Islanders, Colorado is taking another swing. The Bruins are sending Charlie Coyle to the Avalanche for center Casey Mittelstadt,

The head vs. heart calculus which has tugged at the Islanders’ decision-making, or lack thereof, over the past month finally hit an inflection point late Thursday evening. The Islanders said goodbye to Brock Nelson,

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 reportedly showing interest in the veteran.