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Rick Nash

Today in Hockey History: July 23

Matthew Zator | July 23, 2023

A pair of “Original ”6 National Hockey League rivals made a one-sided trade on this date. Also, July 23 saw a long-time executive take a new job, the face of…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Entry Draft, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Rick Nash’s Tenure With the Rangers Was Underrated

Lucas Standel | July 17, 2023

With the 11-year anniversary of the Rick Nash trade to the New York Rangers on the horizon, now is as good a time as any to take a look back…

Categories New York Rangers

Today in Hockey History: June 22

Matthew Zator | June 22, 2023

A pair of games were played on June 22, and both of them saw the winner move two within one win of the National Hockey League’s ultimate prize. This date…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Bruins’ Nick Foligno Will Always Have a Home in Columbus

Mark Scheig | April 2, 2022

Saturday night at TD Garden will be a special night for Boston Bruins’ forward Nick Foligno. His former team the Columbus Blue Jackets will be in the building to celebrate…

Categories Boston Bruins, Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL Talk: Stars, Kings, Blue Jackets & Flyers

Tom Pepper | March 5, 2022

In this edition of NHL Talk, these are the top storylines with quotes from players, coaches, managers, and more. Listen to The Hockey Writers Podcast on iHeartRadio and wherever you listen to podcasts, every weekday…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Column, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers

Blue Jackets’ Rick Nash’s Legacy Will Be Remembered Forever

Mark Scheig | March 5, 2022

The true sign of respect is what others say about a particular person. Ask anyone familiar with Rick Nash about the kind of person he is and you quickly see…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

It’s Official, Rick Nash Will be First Number Retired by Blue Jackets

Nicholas Arnold | November 12, 2021

March 5, 2022 will see the first player number raised to the rafters in Nationwide Arena. The first Columbus Blue Jacket to have his number retired is far from a…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Could See Another Rick Nash in Patrik Laine

Pete Bauer | February 2, 2021

Patrik Laine may be the purest goalscorer the Columbus Blue Jackets have iced since the heyday of left-winger Rick Nash. Nash, a Blue Jacket from 2002-03 through 2011-12, holds the…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Blue Jackets Have a History With Top-10 Draft Picks

Pete Bauer | December 24, 2020

In the 20 years of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the club has drafted in the top 10 a total of 13 times, mostly due to lack of success on the…

Categories Blue Jackets History, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft

Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: Jackman’s Unlikely Calder Trophy

Stephen Ground | December 20, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…

Categories Blues History

Blue Jackets’ ‘Untouchable’ Players & Prospects

Pete Bauer | December 11, 2020

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…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets

Rick Nash Belongs in the Hockey Hall of Fame

Darren Winkler | November 30, 2020

There is one magical play, a flash of eight seconds, which encapsulates everything Rick Nash. It’s one of the best sequences of dangles hockey has ever seen. To me, it’s…

Categories Columbus Blue Jackets
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