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Trade Alert: Blackhawks acquire defenseman Seth Jones from Blue Jackets; extended with an 8 year deal

Feb 16, 2018; Columbus, OH, USA; Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) during warmups prior to the game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Blackhawks made a big move prior to the NHL Draft. They landed defenseman Seth Jones in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets, multiple reports said Friday.

Jones reportedly has signed an eight-year extension with an average annual value of $8.25 million per year.

The complete trade package hadn’t yet been revealed, nor had it been announced by either team.