Rick Nash has made it no secret. It is his desire to eventually become a general manager in the National Hockey League. On Friday morning, the Blue Jackets helped Nash take one step closer to that reality. Nash was announced as the Director of Hockey Operations. In addition, Zach Abdou was hired as Senior Manager
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On Tuesday afternoon, Hockey Canada announced that Columbus Blue Jackets director of player development Rick Nash has been named as their general manager for the upcoming IIHF World Championship in Czechia. The tournament will take place May 10 through 26, with Canada’s first game coming on May 11 against Great Britain. Nash a Fast-Rising Executive
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Who are the “untouchable” players and prospects – those who should not be traded by a franchise to protect their future? The true answer is “nobody.” Any player on any team can be had for the right package by a general manager so determined. For the Columbus Blue Jackets, however, we can name at least
To win in today’s NHL, a team needs to score goals. Not only does a team need players who shoot, it needs the playmakers who get the puck to the shooter. Consider this: in the modern history of the NHL, only twice has a player scored three goals in a game without any assists on
The Columbus Blue Jackets were awarded an expansion franchise on June 25, 1997, and were set to take the necessary steps to establish itself in the National Hockey League in the 2000-01 season. Enter Doug MacLean who was hired as the first general manager in Blue Jackets history on Feb. 11, 1998. His previous managerial
In today’s Rumor Rundown we look at where Rick Nash might wind up, whether or not Tyson Barrie will remain in Colorado and how Brandon Saad’s disappointing season means he might be considered a salary dump by the Chicago Blackhawks. Rick Nash Immediately following the news that Rick Nash was asked to and submitted his
report this ad In today’s Rumor Rundown we look at the most popular names on the trade market. One day after a big trade that sent defensemen Dion Phaneuf to the Los Angeles Kings, will the dominos fall when it comes to other trades that might have been contemplated? What is the standing on trades