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Trade Details
AVS PICK UP PATRIK NEMETH Friday, April 9, 2021
The Colorado Avalanche acquired defenseman Patrik Nemeth from the Detroit Red Wings for a fourth-round draft pick in 2022.
What does it give the Colorado Avalanche?
The Avalanche need more depth on defense, mainly because they have been ravaged by injury this season. Nemeth should help, especially because he played for Colorado between 2017-19. However, he is currently on Injured Reserve and might not be available to help right away.
What does it give the Detroit Red Wings?
For the Red Wings, moving out veterans such as Nemeth at this time makes a lot of sense (with the team in clear rebuilding mode). Detroit also retained half of Nemeth's 2020-21 salary, and will receive a fourth-rounder in '22 in exchange. Expect the Wings to trade a few more veterans before the deadline.
Fantasy Impact
Nemeth is not a fantasy-worthy rearguard because he focuses on playing solid defense. Therefore, he can be safely left on the waiver wire or free agency in virtually all league formats.
Player Focus

to Colorado Avalanche

to Detroit Red Wings
fourth-round draft pick in 2022