Rick Nash Trade Rumors

Is Rick Nash On His Way Out Of Columbus?

As most of the hockey world has been talking about for the past 48 hours or so, it appears that Rick Nash's days in Columbus are numbered. Various rumors have been floating around all afternoon, but one reported by the usually less than credible, Eklund, has actually gained some steam. According to Eklund and others, the Jackets are closing in on a deal that would send Nash to the Kings. The supposed return (at least according to Eklund) would include Jonathan Bernier, Dustin Penner, Trent Hunter, and a draft pick. I surly hope that he is wrong with that information because if he isn't, it would be one of the biggest blunders I have ever seen a General Manager make and that includes anything Mike Milbury did. 

I HIGHLY doubt that the Jackets would trade Rick Nash at this point and not wait until closer to the deadline, but I felt it was worth mentioning because the hockey world seems to be taking this rumor quite seriously.