There is a new sheriff in town.
His name is Ranger Rick.
The Rick Nash saga has finally come to a conclusion (via ESPN). Howson and Sather finally came to terms that sent Rick Nash, minor league defenseman Steve Delisle, and a conditional third round draft pick headed to the Rangers. In return, the Columbus Blue Jackets receive Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Exrion, and a first round pick.
The Rangers wanted an elite scorer. They got exactly that in Rick Nash and did so without breaking the bank. Glen Sather was adamant on not including his "kids" to obtain Nash. While Anisimov could be considered a kid, he has had ample opportunity to prove his worth to the team. Artem's failure to impress the front office ultimately ended with his departure.
To Columbus:
Brandon Dubinsky disappointed virtually everyone last year, from fans to front office. Dubinsky, last year, failed to meet expectations earning himself on the trading block. His cap hit heavily outweighed his production, in return limited the amount of teams taking interest in Dubinsky. The Rangers finally found a suitor. The Columbus Blue Jackets were willing to take ...
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