Details Revealed About Seth Jones Trade out of Columbus

The Columbus Blue Jackets are used to losing star players and this offseason it will be no different. Defenseman Seth Jones has made it known to management he isn't interested in signing a contract extension this season and will test the market after next season. The Jackets will now be trading Jones and according to Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, will be doing so at the draft.

🚨🚨🚨Breaking News: According to Elliotte Friedman on Sportsnet 590, every team has called about #LetsGoCanes Dougie Hamilton. Friedman also mentions that #CBJ Seth Jones will be traded by the draft and it will involve multiple picks. pic.twitter.com/IECME4gRUg
— Hockey Hound (@HockeyHoundShow) June 21, 2021

Jones has been linked to several teams so far as trade talks continue, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Blackhawks, Philadelphia Flyers and Calgary Flames.

The Blue Jackets already hold three first round picks at the upcoming draft and moving Jones could mean they land more. But let's be honest, do you really want a bunch of first round picks in a draft that's been very hard to evaluate talent?

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