Jets make a Gorges trade with the Jackets

[Knut]

To Winnipeg

Paul Martin (7.5 x 1) 77 OV last year
Lauri Korpikoski (RFA) 68 OV last year
3.25 M


To Columbus

Josh Gorges (5.5 x 1) 71 OV last year
James Sheppard (1.25 x 1) 61 Ov last year
Jacob Vrana

--- >. Upgrades on D and F. Gave up a prospect that could go somewhere between 20 and 35 in the draft coming up. I picked him at 25.

Thanks to Dave for the deal.

[TurdFerguson]

First glance i like it for clb. I get the ratings now perspective for WPG though...clearly looking to have a much more competitive year and you can't knock that.

[MJK]

I like this for the Jackets.

Take downgrades but we pick up another 2014 (potential) 1st rounder and a guy we like in Jacob Vrana

[Knut]

^. You have to pay to upgrade. Korpikoski is still RFA aged and you know what you get with him. Martin adds more offense than gorges does. Both are UFA and if Martin has a healthy year I feel he is a smarter grid than gorges next season. M

As for Sheppard ? Who knows with him. Looked good for stretches for sure.

Vrana ? Maybe in 6 years does something. Maybe he is the next Hertl.

The other key is upgrading without adding salary. Which is tough to do.