Blue Jackets acquire forward Thomas Vanek

Thomas Vanek always seems to be on the move at the trade deadline, and this year is no different, with the Vancouver Canucks reportedly sending the forward to the Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to TSN, the Canucks receive forward Tyler Motte and the contract of Jussi Jokinen.

Vanek is an unrestricted free agent after this season.

Since the start of the 2013-14 season, Vanek has played for seven teams: the Sabres, Canadiens, Islanders, Wild, Panthers, Red Wings and Canucks.

This is the fourth time he has been traded in the past five seasons. The 33-year-old is currently playing on a one-year, $2 million contract he signed with the Canucks as a free agent during the offseason.

Despite the constant movement, Vanek has continued to produce, as he is on pace for more than 20 goals and 50 points for the season.

The Blue Jackets, who hold the second wild card in the East, also added defenseman Ian Cole ahead of the deadline.

Motte is a 22-year-old forward who went with Artemi Panarin when Chicago reacquired Brandon Saad. He has five points in 31 games.