Nick Blankenburg

Nick Blankenburg (born May 12, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey Lea

Nick Blankenburg
Nick Blankenburg
Blankenburg during his time with the Michigan Wolverines on October 6, 2018
Born (1998-05-12) May 12, 1998 (age 28)
Washington, Michigan
Height 5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight 177 lb (80 kg; 12 st 9 lb)
Position Defense
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nashville Predators
National team  United States
NHL draft Undrafted
Playing career 2022–present

Nick Blankenburg (born May 12, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Blankenburg played one season with the Okotoks Oilers of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and four years with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G).

He was not drafted by an NHL team. On April 8, 2022, Blankenburg signed a one-year entry-level contract to join the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1]

On April 6, 2025, Blankenburg made his NHL debut in a 5–1 win against the Montreal Canadiens. During the game, he recorded his first NHL point after assisting on a Cole Sillinger goal.[2] On December 11, 2016, Blankenburg scored his first NHL goal against Mikko Koskinen in a 5–2 win against the Edmonton Oilers.[3] On July 15, 2022, Blankenburg signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract to stay with the Jackets.[4]

On July 1, 2024, Blankenburg signed a two-year, $775,000 contract to join the Nashville Predators.[5] He played parts of two seasons with the Predators.

On March 4, 2026, the Predators traded Blankenburg to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick.[6]

Personal life

Blankburg is a Christian.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "CBJ sign Michigan captain Nick Blankenburg to one-year contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Nick Blankenburg's winding journey to his NHL debut". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Blankenburg gets first NHL goal in Blue Jackets win over Oilers". Sportsnet. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "CBJ sign D Nick Blankenburg to two-year contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Predators Agree to Terms with Four Free Agents". Nashville Predators. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Avalanche Acquire Blankenburg". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Blankenburg Leans On Faith, Grateful for Opportunities With Preds". Nashville Predators. Retrieved June 30, 2026.

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