Blue Jackets trade Wisniewski

In another trade deadline deal, the Columbus Blue Jackets are sending defenseman James Wisniewski out west.

Wisniewski is headed to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for left wing Rene Bourque, center William Karlsson and a second round pick in 2015, the team announced Monday.

Borque is a 33-year-old veteran in his 10th NHL season.

Karlsson is a 22-year-old who was a second-round pick of the Ducks in 2011.

The 2014-15 season marked Wisniewski's fourth for Columbus.

Kekalainen on the Wisniewski deal: "This fits into our long-term plan. It's about the big picture." #CBJ
— NHL Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 2, 2015

Earlier in the day, the Blue Jackets sent defenseman Jordan Leopold to the Minnesota Wild and re-signed Cam Atkinson to a new three-year contract.