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Nash lands long-term extension

: 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 CBS Sports

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  3. Jarome Iginla

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  1. The entire organization was looking forward to this day ... He's such an integral part of this team. To have him locked up that long is a comforting feeling. When anybody thinks about the Blue Jackets, he's the first thing that comes to mind. He is the franchise.
    – Steve Mason (hockey) SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
  2. Obviously (the money) was the key, I shouldn't lie
    Mikael Samuelsson – Mikael Samuelsson SOURCE: Denver Post 4 months ago
  3. Rick epitomizes the type of person we want representing our organization ... I am proud and excited that Rick will continue to be a Blue Jacket for many years.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
  4. Signing Rick allows us to continue building credibility
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
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  1. 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 York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2009 in New York, New York. The Rangers defeated the Blue Jackets 7-4.
  2. 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 first period of an NHL hockey game at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.
  3. 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 on November 19, 2009 in Dallas, Texas.
  4. ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 05: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets congratulates teammate goaltender Mathieu Garon #32 after their 4-3 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena on November 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  5. 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 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
  6. WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 01: Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates with Rick Nash #61 after scoring his second goal of the third period against the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center on November 1, 2009 in Washington, DC. Columbus won the game 5-4.
  7. MONTREAL- NOVEMBER 24: Ryan O'Byrne #3 of the Montreal Canadiens defends against Raffi Torres #14 of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the NHL game on November 24, 2009 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Canadiens defeated the Blue Jackets 5-3.
  8. NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 23: Mike Commodore #22 of the Columbus Blue Jackets dumps Vinny Prospal #20 of the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2009 in New York, New York.
  9. Montreal Canadiens' Maxim Lapierre scores on Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Mathieu Garon during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Nov. , 24 2009.

Cast of Characters

  1. Rick Nash Rick Nash
  2. Columbus Blue Jackets Columbus Blue Jackets
  3. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto Maple Leafs
  4. Jarome Iginla Jarome Iginla
  5. Mike Cammalleri
  6. Steve Mason (hockey)