The Colorado Avalanche on Monday acquired Derick Brassard in the Florida Panthers, according to The Sports Network.

Brassard was traded along with a draft pick for Colorado’s 2020 third-round pick, according to the report.

For a third in 2020, I believe. //t.co/BgD3r7Aojn

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 25, 2019

Brassard, 31, is in his 12th year in the NHL. In 50 games this season, he has tallied 10 goals and nine assists for the Panthers and Penguins. In his career, he has 172 goals and 275 assists in 766 matches for five teams.

Brassard was traded to Florida from Pittsburgh on Feb. 1.

The Panthers are in Denver and are set to face the Avs Monday night at 7 p.m.

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