Rick Nash Gets Contract Extension

by Bruce CiskieFiled under: Blue Jackets, WesternOnce he was drafted, Rick Nash quickly became the centerpiece of the Columbus Blue Jackets. It didn't take him long to prove himself worthy of such a label.Now the Blue Jackets' captain, Nash has blossomed into one of the best players in the NHL. Coming off the team's first-ever appearance (albeit a short one) in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Nash was about to enter his final season before unrestricted free agency. Instead, he's become the highest-paid player in franchise history.Rick Nash Gets Contract Extension originally appeared on Fanhouse NHL Blog on Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments