Erik Brannstrom’s time with the Avalanche ended up being short-lived. Colorado sent the defenseman to the Vancouver Canucks in a trade that brought back defenseman Tucker Poolman and a 2025 fourth-round pick, the team announced Sunday. Poolman, 31, has played in 163 NHL games between stints with the Canucks and Winnipeg Jets, totaling 23 points (six goals, 17 assists).