Seth Jones sees potential in Columbus

Seth Jones is going to get a chance to really shine in Columbus.

The 21-year-old defenseman was acquired by the Blue Jackets on Wednesday in a rare one-for-one trade that saw Ryan Johansen sent off to the Nashville Predators.

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Despite a rough start to the season that landed the Blue Jackets in the NHL's basement, Jones, who was drafted fourth overall in 2013, sees a bright future ahead.

"I see the potential in Columbus. If you look at the names on that team, it's a good team," he said, according to Aaron Portzline of The Dispatch. "We’re very young. A lot of upside.

"(Nashville) played Columbus twice in the preseason. They put a 7-0 on us. They just looked unstoppable."

While somewhat buried down the depth chart in Nashville as a result of a loaded blue line built by Predators general manager David Poile, Jones will be given the opportunity to prove he's a legitimate top-pair defenseman for a team in desperate need of exactly that.

"The D-corps in Nashville is very talented. I learned so much, especially from Shea (Weber)," he said. "They all deserved the minutes they got. But I think I am ready for a larger role. I think I can deliver that right now. I’m very excited for the opportunity."

Jones, who recorded a goal and 10 assists in 40 games for the Predators this season, is expected to arrive in Columbus as early as Wednesday night, with the Blue Jackets' next game set for Friday.