The New York Rangers have had preliminary talks with Columbus regarding the availability of Rick Nash. While there is dialogue between the clubs, a source is quoted as saying that the chances of a deal taking place prior to the Feb. 27 trade deadline is a "long shot." Nash, who has a no-trade clause, is in the second year of deal that runs through 2017-18 - a deal that carries a $7.8-million cap hit. The Rangers have the space.