COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. Full Article at USA Today
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It's a very fair number ... Rick made a statement to the team and the city that he's not out for every last dollar. He wanted to have a fair contract that allows us the flexibility to build the team around him. This is very exciting for all of us. We're glad it's done, and now we can get onto task of co...
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This is reassuring for us as players, knowing he's going to be around a long, long time
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Obviously (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie
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Rick made a significant statement to Columbus and for Columbus in terms of how he feels about playing here
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Signing Rick allows us to continue building credibility
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This is where Rick wanted to be, right from Day 1 ... He said to me all along, 'Let's get something done.' He believes in what the Blue Jackets are doing. He believes in his teammates. He truly loves that city.
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Rick is a really sincere guy ... What he said … that's honestly how he felt at the time. You never get surprised by what happens in a negotiation. It was part of the process. I was always optimistic that we'd get a deal worked out.
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When I told MacFarland that Nash wanted an eighth year to lower the average, there was definitely a pause, like, 'Are you serious?'
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Rick made a significant statement to Columbus and for Columbus in terms of how he feels about playing here ... He loves Columbus, he never wanted to leave. That's what made me so optimistic all along that we could sign him to an extension.
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We are very happy he will continue to call Columbus home for many years.
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NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets is held by Marc Staal #18 after he collides with Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New... View Photo »
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New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) grabs the puck in front of the Columbus Blue Jackets Rick Nash (61) as he makes the save during the f... View Photo »
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DALLAS - NOVEMBER 19: Right wing Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets scores against Marty Turco #35 of the Dallas Stars in the first period... View Photo »
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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 05: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets congratulates teammate goaltender Mathieu Garon #32 after their 4-3 win over the... View Photo »
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COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 04: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets sets to shoot in NHL action against the San Jose Sharks on November 4, 2009... View Photo »
