September 27, 2004 in Trade

22 yrs ago · 1 min read

Big Name Dealt in Columbus?

Graeme Dickson

GM, Columbus Blue Jackets

Undisclosed Trade...Done Deal
Deal Between Sharks and Blue Jackets all but Finalized

Columbus-Late last night, talks between San Jose GM Ryan Schnell and Columbus GM Graeme Dickson went on behind closed doors for roughly thirty minutes. It is believed that that the two teams have hammered out a deal that will see some promising players switching teams. Nothing has been confirmed yet, however names such as Nash, Samsonov, Zubrus, Ference and Svitov were some of the names being tossed around. It is expected that Andrew Ference will be dealt, seeing as he was recently put on the block by Schnell. Some are also questioning Dickson's faith in Nash, as he has been off to a slow start this season.

"He's been quite disapointing this season, and we've been listening to offers, and we think we found something that will fit this organization," Dickson was quoted saying leaving the board room.

Columbus Times Predicted Trade...

To San Jose
Rick Nash

To Columbus
Sergeri Samsonov
Andrew Ference
SJ 1st Round Pick