Winnipeg Jets Pick Up Joe Morrow From Montreal

The Winnipeg Jets made quite the splash today, acquiring Paul Stastny from the Blues, as an attempt to make a deep playoff run this year. Now they made another splash, acquiring Joe Morrow from the Habs.

The Paul Stastny trade somewhat shocked the hockey world, after the Blues looked like they had a chance for the playoffs. They waived their white flag and they gave up.

The Blues weren’t the only team to give up, as both Montreal and Ottawa had a big sale. The Winnipeg Jets capitalized on Montreal, and picked up Joe Morrow to have some insurance on the back end.

To acquire Morrow, the Jets only had to sacrifice a fourth round pick, which isn’t usually a difference maker. For a guy who could…