Love this deal for both sides.
Minnesota is thinks they can turn Jiricek around - maybe he was a bad fit in Columbus, or perhaps he will continue disappointing. That's the risk here, and that's why Columbus couldn't get equal value of his draft pedigree.
Columbus can either have more ammo for their continuing rebuild, or they can turn around and use some/all of these assets (or even add to it) and trade for a young cornerstone piece themselves.
Good move for both teams. With how long Jiricek has been on the market for, you have to assume that this was the highest offer.
Edit: Maybe they use those assets as a package for Andersson? Wouldn't that be funny.
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