The Avalanche have acquired Gianni Fairbrother, a 2023 first-round pick (No.31 overall) and a 2023 second-round pick (No.37 overall) from the Canadiens for Alex Newhook.
Fairbrother was selected in the third round (No.77 overall) of the 2019 NHL Draft. Fairbrother last played with Laval (AHL) in 2022, picking up seven points (1G / 6A) in 25 games.
