OTHL -- Rick Nash the Columbus Blue Jackets young superstar, where traded today in a trade that saw the Blue Jackets pick up three bluechip prospects. Nash who has been traded once this season, but in a deal that was rejected by the Board Of Directors, will now be asked to fill the shoes left by Jerome Iginla in Calgary. Nash who had a career year in the making for Columbus with 24 goals and 21 assists in 62 games, will be joined by his Columbus teammate Jason Allison who where also traded to Calgary today.
The Calgary Flames had to give up Evgeni Malkin (#2 overall in the 2004 draft), Ladislav Smid and A.J Thelen for the services of Rick Nash. Hours later, the Flames and the Blue Jackets where at it again, as the Flames acquired Jason Allison and a 3rd round pick for Josh Hennessey and Boston Bruins first round pick in the 2005 entry draft.
Calgary can now boost with a top line that would scare most opposing goaltenders, with Jason Allison between Bill Guerin and Rick Nash. While the Blue Jackets can boost having a prospect depth with several highly touted players.