The New Jersey Devils bolster their blue line, acquiring the puck-moving defenseman from Washington for a draft pick as the league's pre-draft trade frenzy continues to intensify.
The trade market around the NHL continues to heat up ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, and another former member of the Minnesota Wild has found a new home.
Defenseman Declan Chisholm was traded by the Washington Capitals to the New Jersey Devils on Thursday in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
It marks the second consecutive offseason Chisholm has been dealt after the Wild traded him to Washington during last year's draft.
Chisholm, 26, spent the 2025-26 season with the Capitals, appearing in 26 NHL games while recording one goal and seven points.
Wild fans remember Chisholm from the 2024-25 campaign when he enjoyed the best season of his NHL career.
After being claimed off waivers from the Winnipeg Jets midway through the 2023-24 season, Chisholm became a regular in Minnesota's lineup.
He played a career-high 66 games during the 2024-25 season, posting two goals and 10 assists for 12 points while showcasing his skating ability and puck-moving skills.
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