The Columbus Blue Jackets have traded defenseman Seth Jones, 2021 first-round pick (No. 32) and a 2022 sixth round pick to the Chicago Blackhawks for Adam Boqvist plus draft picks.
The 26-year old Jones was drafted 4th overall in the 1st round of the 2013 draft by the Nashville Predators.
The 20-year old Boqvist was drafted 8th overall in the 1st round of the 2018 draft by the Blackhawks. He carries an $894,167.
Jones in entering the final year of his deal at a $5.4 million salary cap hit.
Darren Dreger: Jones signed a seven year contract extension with a $9.