There are still strong rumors that Rick Nash will be traded to the San Jose Sharks. There are so many connections with the Sharks' Joe Thornton. Nash and Thornton have played together on the same line internationally in both the Olympics and during the NHL lockout. Joe's brother John is a partner and co-founder with Nash's agent Joe Resnick inTop Shelf Sports Management, a firm that represents both Jumbo Joe and Nash. The Sharks allegedly balked at the Blue Jackets' asking price for Nash of Logan Couture. However, things can change as the deadline approaches. Stay tuned.