The Chicago Blackhawks on Friday acquired veteran defenseman Seth Jones from the Columbus Blue Jackets, and sources said they will sign him to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $9.5 million.
The Blackhawks also received the Blue Jackets' first-round pick (No. 32 overall) in Friday night's draft, as well as their sixth-rounder in 2022.
"Acquiring Seth Jones has been on our wish list for years it has seemed," general manager Stan Bowman told ESPN. "It never was a possibility until somewhat recently."
Columbus, meanwhile, brings on defenseman Adam Boqvist in the trade, as well as Chicago's first- and second-round picks in this year's draft and a first-rounder in 2022 (if it's the No.