Winnipeg Jets acquire Nate Schmidt from Vancouver

According to Darren Dreger of TSN, the Vancouver Canucks have traded defenceman Nate Schmidt to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for 2022 third round pick. In order for the trade to be completed, Schmidt needed to waive his no-trade clause.

The news comes less than 12 hours after The Province reported that Schmidt rejected a trade to Winnipeg after refusing to waive his no-trade clause.

Schmidt, 30, played in 54 games during the regular season for the Canucks where he tallied 15 points (5 G, 10 A), 4 penalty minutes, and was a -7. The Jets also recently picked up blueliner Brenden Dillon from the Washington Capitals.

Once complete, the Jets send a 3rd round pick in 2022 to Vancouver for Schmidt. https://t.co/8HSNbQdyRT— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 27, 2021