Gavin Brindley

Gavin Brindley
Brindley during his time with the [[]] on November 4, 2023
Born (2004-10-05) October 5, 2004 (age 22)
Estero, Florida
Height 5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight 173 lb (78 kg; 12 st 5 lb)
Position Right wing
Shoots Right
NHL team
Former teams		 Colorado Avalanche
Columbus Blue Jackets
National team  United States
NHL draft 34th overall, 2023
Columbus Blue Jackets
Playing career 2024–present

Gavin Brindley (born October 5, 2004) is an American professional ice hockey right winger. He currently plays for the Colorado Avalanche of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Brindley played two seasons with the Tri-City Storm of the United States Hockey League (USHL) and two years with the Michigan Wolverines of the Big Ten Conference (B1G). He had a successful time with his teams. With the Storm, he was named to the All-Rookie Second Team. With the Wolverines, he was named the Big Ten Scoring Champion, Big Ten Player of the Year, an AHCA West First Team All-American, and was named to both the All-Big Ten First Team and Big Ten All-Tournament Team.

He was drafted 34th overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets of the 2023 NHL entry draft. On April 15, 2024, Brindley signed an three-year entry-level contract to join the Jackets.

On April 16, 2024, Brindley made his NHL debut in a 6–3 win against the Carolina Hurricanes. On October 11, 2025, Brindley scored his first NHL goal against Jake Oettinger in a 5–4 shootout loss against the Dallas Stars.

On June 27, 2025, the Blue Jackets traded Brindley along with a second- and third-round draft pick to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for Charlie Coyle and Miles Wood.

References

  1. ↑ "USHL Announces All-Rookie Teams for 2020-21 Season". United States Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Big Ten Conference Announces Hockey Postseason Awards". Big Ten Conference. Archived from the original on March 19, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Top 25 men's college hockey players earn distinction as CCM/AHCA Hockey All-Americans for 2023-24 season". USCHO.com. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2024 Big Ten Hockey Tournament All-Tournament Team" (PDF). Big Ten Conference. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 24, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Blue Jackets sign NCAA All-American Gavin Brindley to entry level contract". Columbus Blue Jackets. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Michigan's Gavin Brindley ready for 'incredible opportunity' and NHL debut with Blue Jackets". The New York Times. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Brindley tucks in first NHL goal". National Hockey League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Avalanche Acquires Brindley, Third And Second-Round Picks From Blue Jackets". Colorado Avalanche. Retrieved September 30, 2026.

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