A weak group of free agents has increased the level of interest in potential trade targets like Rick Nash. The dynamic Columbus Blue Jackets winger scored 30 goals for the fifth straight season and has been a popular rumor mill name since before the trade deadline.
Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports there are no shortage of teams in the hunt to land Nash. No deal is expected until marquee free agent Zach Parise makes his decision, however, as the Blue Jackets attempt to maximize trade value.
Based on Portzline's list of teams in the mix, here's a look at the three best potential destinations for Nash. He should thrive if he lands on a team that has talent around him, something the Blue Jackets weren't able to provide.
1. New York Rangers
The Rangers have been a part of the Nash sweepstakes for a long time, and they continue to seem like the best fit. Putting Nash on a line with Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik (when healthy) would lead to huge scoring numbers for all three guys.
It would also allow Nash to play in a huge market. After spending his entire career in Columbus, headi ...
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