Blue Jackets: Jarmo’s Top 5 Trades
By Frank Walker
Mar 24, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski (20) passes the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard (58) defends on the play during the third period at Nationwide Arena. Columbus defeated Anaheim 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
4. The Wisniewski Trade
This is the deal that broke a thousand hearts. On Trade Deadline Day 2015 the two names that were rumored to be on their way out of the Blue Jackets organization were Cam Atkinson and James Wisniewski. During the day Cam Atkinson was signed to an extension which cemented his place in the organization. Then the deadline came and Blue Jackets fans breathed a sigh of relief. Then the news broke. The Wiz was leaving Columbus. Jarmo had sent him out of town for a potentially passed his prime winger, a solid young prospect and swapping up a round in the upcoming draft.
As we wrote here before this move turned out well for the Blue Jackets (to read how they won the trade read here). In the end the Blue Jackets traded out a player who the Anaheim Ducks didn’t think would help them in their playoff run (Wisniewski didn’t play in the playoffs) for a depth winger and future assets. Good move Jarmo.
Wow Factor: 6
On Ice Factor: 6