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Nash Makes A Statement
by Paul on 07/06/09 at 02:35 PM ET
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from Aaron Portzline of Puck-Rakers at the Columbus Dispatch,
“A lot of people here in Toronto were counting on the hometown boy to somehow end up playing in Toronto,” Nash said. “But I wanted to make a statement—about how much I appreciate the McConnell family, everybody with the Blue Jackets, the fans and the guys in the room.
“The last five or six years, I’ve really enjoyed living and playing Columbus. I said that all along, but a lot of people aren’t going to believe that until the contract is signed.”
Nash said last Friday was a big night in his life. Yes, he signed a deal that will pay him more money than some of us can imagine. But the contract was consummated while hanging out at his summer retreat in Northern Ontario with five of his best friends.
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Indeed, Nate. I would’ve like to have seen him in a Wings sweater but he’s been a great role model for CBJ and this is a terrific signing for CBJ.
Posted by SYF from a "Bron-Y-Aur Stomp" on 07/06/09 at 04:01 PM ET
This was huge for CBS. With Nash now locked in, CBS has a real playoff future still.
Hope CBS fans appreciate him.
Posted by Primis on 07/06/09 at 06:00 PM ET
So, how many more hat tricks will Nash score against the Wings in the next decade? 
Good decision for Columbus, though. They have a fine player to build the team around for a long time to come.
Posted by Baroque from Michigan on 07/06/09 at 07:58 PM ET
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Nice work Nash. He’s turning into a better Captain and role model than I expected and gave him credit for a year or two ago. You folks in Columbus are lucky to have him.
Posted by Nate A from Detroit-ish on 07/06/09 at 02:54 PM ET