Rick Nash LW FA Fri 6/15/12 6:00 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
The Columbus Dispatch is reporting that as many as seven teams have already had "significant" trade talks regarding Rick Nash.
Nash made it clear at the February trade deadline that he wanted out of Columbus and it appears that may happen as early as next week when the NHL holds its entry draft in Pittsburgh. It seems that the New York Rangers are the front runners at this time but while there may be seven teams holding serious talks (reportedly including Carolina, Philadelphia, San Jose and Toronto), another three or four have inquired as to the potential cost of Nash. Nash is a goal scorer, albeit with a hefty contract, but anyone close to winning the Cup could use the extra scoring that Nash will provide to take them over the top. Stay tuned.