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Sources: Jackets sign Nash to 8-year extension

The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked up their franchise player, signing star winger Rick Nash to an eight-year, $62.4 million deal, multiple sources told ESPN.com Friday night. The deal averages $7.8 million a year. Full Article at ESPN

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  1. 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.
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
  2. 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...
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
  3. Signing Rick allows us to continue building credibility
    SOURCE: Columbus Dispatch 4 months ago
  4. 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
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. COLUMBUS, OH - APRIL 23: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates scoring a goal against the Detroit Red Wings during Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 23, 2009 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
  6. DETROIT - APRIL 18: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets tries to get around Brian Rafalski #28 of the Detroit Red Wings during Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 18, 2009 at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
  7. DETROIT - APRIL 16: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets keeps an eye on the puck along with Nicklas Lidstrom #5 of the Detroit Red Wings as Chris Osgood #30 of the Detroit Red Wings turns aside a shot during Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs...
  8. CHICAGO - APRIL 08: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Blue Jackets celebrates his game-tying goal in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Jason Chimera #25 on April 8, 2009 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 4-3 in a shoot out.
  9. ST. LOUIS, MO. - MARCH 28: Rick Nash #61 of the Columbus Bluejackets brings the puck up ice against the St. Louis Blues at the Scottrade Center on March 28, 2009 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Blues won 4-3 in a shootout.

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  3. Jarome Iginla Jarome Iginla
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