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There isn't a team in the NHL that wouldn't want to have Rick Nash on it's roster -- but only a few might be willing to relinquish what's being asked for in return. Ahead of the trade deadline, or later in the summer, the price for the current captain of the Columbus Blue Jackets is expected to be steep.

Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch reports the Blue Jackets are rumored to want "at least one young roster player along with a combination of top prospects and quality draft picks" for Nash. Thus far, the Boston Bruins, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, San Jose Sharks and Toronto Maple Leafs are presumed to be on Nash's thumbs-up list. Holding a no-movement clause, the star winger has the final say in where he eventually ends up.

The Rangers might be able satisfy the Jackets' trade demands by offering Brandon Dubinsky, prospect Chris Kreider and a No.1 pick. The Leafs and Sharks have enough organizational depth to stay in the conversation. However, the Kings may have a mild advantage over the rest in the potential offering of Jonathan Bernier. The Blue Jackets need a reliable No.1 goaltender in the worst way. The club that's willing to ship one over may have the edge.

The HockeyFanLand Insight

As tantalizing as it would be to get a No.1 goaltender of Jonathan Bernier's ilk; something the Columbus Blue Jackets desperately need, is it smart to trade a former first overall pick to your direct Western Conference competition? In my head, the answer is a resounding NO.

If I was Blue Jacket' management... the New York Rangers offers sound sweet. However, in a few years, the NHL landscape might look completely different. So, if the top goaltending prospect is dangled in your face. It might be too hard to resist right now. Whatever the case is, we all know, the return for the Columbus Blue Jackets in a Rick Nash trade is going to be hefty.

That's why it is important to take your time in this decision-making process...Of course, in the end, it is Rick Nash that holds all the cards.

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