The Columbus Blue Jackets reveal why they didn't want to acquire Justin Barron or another player
Defenseman Jordan Harris has officially been traded by the Montreal Canadiens, and he will continue his journey with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
In recent hours, we've talked a lot about the arrival of Patrik Laine, but let's take a moment to discuss the departure of Jordan Harris.
This move opens up an additional spot in the lineup for a young player like Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, or David Reinbacher, but it's still a shame.
Harris was an extraordinary person, an exemplary teammate, and I truly believe he can be a winner.
- Jordan Harris
He really loved Montreal. So the question is:
Why trade Jordan Harris and not Justin Barron or another young player?
According to what the Columbus Blue Jackets' general manager, Don Waddell, just mentioned, it's no coincidence that his team specifically asked for Jordan Harris.
A certain Trevor Timmins had a say in this decision.
After all, it was Timmins himself who drafted Harris with the Montreal Canadiens in 2018.
But if anyone had a clear say, it was Trevor Timmins. As the assistant director of amateur scouting in Columbus, he knows Harris very well.»
- Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Yes, there's Trevor Timmins behind the acquisition of Jordan Harris.
He was consulted for the acquisition of Harris, and evidently, he convinced the Columbus Blue Jackets that Harris was the right player for them to acquire in exchange for Patrik Laine and a 2nd-round pick.
As for Laine, there wasn't much consultation needed in Columbus, especially since four players demanded his departure:
In the end, we're very happy to have acquired Patrik Laine, and while it's unfortunate to see Harris go, you have to give to get in a trade.
We wish him the best of luck moving forward! The Columbus Blue Jackets will be very satisfied with acquiring him.
Credit: DansLesCoulisses
Blue Jackets: Trevor Timmins a poussé pour acquérir Jordan Harris
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