Minnesota Wild Trade Declan Chisholm to Washington Capitals

The Minnesota Wild traded defenseman Declan Chisholm and their sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft to the Washington Capitals in exchange for defenseman Chase Priskie and the Capitals' fourth-round pick. Chisholm, 25, played 66 games last season with the Wild, recording two goals and 10 assists, and has shown offensive potential and solid defensive skills. Priskie, 29, has limited NHL experience with only four games played but posted 35 points in 61 games last season with the AHL's Hershey Bears. The trade allows the Wild to move up 57 spots in the draft and accumulate three fourth-round picks, while they consider whether to sign Priskie, an unrestricted free agent. With Chisholm gone, the Wild may rely on younger, less proven defensemen and potentially seek to add NHL defensemen through free agency. The Capitals acquire a reliable defensive presence with NHL experience, while the Wild gain draft flexibility and potentially new defensive depth.