According to Sportsnet’s John Shannon, you shouldn’t dismiss the possibility that Rick Nash will be traded.

Shannon said he’s talked to friends of Nash, who claim that the star winger is unhappy with the direction of the Blue Jackets franchise. That’s not surprising seeing as, despite the optimism surrounding the team going into the season, they’re dead last in the NHL.
According to Shannon’s sources, Nash would entertain trade offers, but he doesn’t want to demand a trade. Nash has a no-movement clause, but he said back in January that he’d be willing to waive it.

 

Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson doesn’t want to comment on trade rumors, but Nash is the face of their franchise, so we can bet that Howson will be very reluctant to move him. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible for Nash to be traded, but a team would have to be willing to make considerable offer to get him.

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