Minnesota Wild Trade Declan Chisholm to Capitals for Chase Priskie
A smart, one-for-one swap sees two NHL clubs fill key depth needs on defense ahead of free agency
June 28 EST: The Minnesota Wild and Washington Capitals pulled the trigger on a subtle but strategic swap of blue-liners Friday, sending Declan Chisholm to D.C. in exchange for Chase Priskie — a one-for-one trade that signals each club’s intent to fine-tune their depth heading into the thick of the offseason.
Chisholm to Capitals: Puck Movement and Youth
For Washington, bringing in Declan Chisholm adds an intriguing left-shot option who can move the puck and slot into a third-pair role or even log special teams minutes. Chisholm, 24, was a quiet success story after arriving in Minnesota via waivers from Winnipeg earlier this year. He held his own in 29 NHL appearances, logging over 16 minutes per game and putting up a respectable 8 points.
He’s mobile, efficient in transition, and a solid fit for a Capitals roster that has been looking to inject more youth and offensive upside into its defensive corps.
Priskie to Minnesota: Veteran Steadiness
On the flip side, Chase Priskie gives Minnesota a more seasoned right-shot presence — a piece they’ve been notably short on, especially with injuries hitting their blue line in recent seasons. At 28, Priskie’s NHL résumé is modest (just four games), but his AHL track record is loaded: steady leadership with the Hershey Bears, a 2024 Calder Cup title, and a reputation as a calm, system-responsible defenseman who can chew minutes and mentor younger prospects.
The Wild’s move here is less about flash and more about fit. They’re looking at a player who can jump between Iowa and St. Paul without skipping a beat — a stabilizer, not a star.
A Hockey Trade, Pure and Simple
This is what insiders like to call a “true hockey trade” — two defensemen, no salary retained, no draft picks, no frills. Just roster rebalancing and mutual needs met.
For Minnesota, the right-side depth just got stronger. For Washington, they added a younger, higher-upside puck-mover with NHL reps under his belt.
Time will tell who wins the deal — but both teams came away with exactly what they needed.
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