NHL trade grades: Why David Jiricek deal could pay off for Wild and Blue Jackets
Written by I Dig SportsIn need of a change, defenseman David Jiricek found one Saturday when the Columbus Blue Jackets traded the former No. 6 pick to the Minnesota Wild.
The Wild received Jiricek and a 2025 fifth-round pick, with the Blue Jackets receiving a top-five protected 2025 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, a 2026 third-round pick, a 2026 fourth-round pick and defenseman Daemon Hunt.
What's the here and now for a trade that could benefit both teams in the future? Let's find out.
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