Capitals Trade Priskie to Minnesota Wild

June 28, 2025

The Washington Capitals, the NHL affiliate of the Hershey Bears, have acquired defenseman Declan Chisholm and a 2025 sixth-round pick (180^th overall) from the Minnesota Wild for defenseman Chase Priskie and Washington's 2025 fourth-round pick (123^rd overall), Washington senior vice president and general manager Chris Patrick announced today.

Priskie, 29, recorded 69 points (20g, 49a) in 130 games with the Bears from 2023-25. He helped Hershey to a 2024 Calder Cup title, having a standout playoffs with 14 points (2g, 12a). He tied a career-high with 35 points in 61 games this past season.

In 314 career AHL games, Priskie has tallied 164 points (50g, 114a).

Chisholm, 25, recorded 12 points (2g, 10a) in 66 games with the Minnesota Wild in 2024-25. The 6'1", 190-pound defenseman established single-season career highs in assists, points, games played and shots on goal (69). Chisholm ranked second among Minnesota defensemen in takeaways (27) and third in power-play points (2). Originally drafted by the Winnipeg Jets in the fifth round (150^th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft, Chisholm has recorded 21 points (5g, 16a) and averaged 16:46 of ice time in 99 career NHL games with Winnipeg and Minnesota. In 146 career American Hockey League games, Chisholm has registered 91 points (16g, 75a).