A first, a second, a conditional fourth, and an undrafted prospect.
Minnesota coughed up that price for Martin Hanzal, who has registered 16-10-26 in 51 games this season for the woeful Arizona Coyotes. Hanzal is expected to play third line center for the Wild, who are all in on their Stanley Cup chances this season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets, meanwhile, are ahead of schedule. No one expected them to be in the playoffs, much less contending for the President’s Trophy (an outside chance, but still). The Jackets have prospects galore, years to contend, and a bright future.