The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired center Matt Duchene from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for two top prospects.
The 28-year-old Duchene had been one of the top players available ahead of Monday's NHL trade deadline. Columbus sent Ottawa forwards Vitaly Abramov and Jonathan Davidsson. Columbus also receives minor leaguer Julius Bergman. Columbus will send an additional draft pick to Ottawa if it's able to sign Duchene to a contract extension. He will be an unrestricted free agent after the season. The deal was announced Friday, hours before the two teams played in Ottawa. The Jackets blanked the Senators 3-0. Duchene was held pointless.
