Jackets' Nash Extends Scoring Streak To Five Games
News:Rick Nash picked up a power play assist Sunday.
Analysis: He's hit the score sheet in five straight games, with one goal and five assists over that stretch. He's got a low of work to do if he wants to reach the 30-goal plateau for the fifth straight season (he needs 12 goals in the next 26 games) but with the roster mostly healthy and Derick Brassard looking comfortable as his center don't count Rick Nash out yet.
News:Rick Nash scored the Jackets' lone goal Saturday in a 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
Analysis: It was his 16th of the season and fourth in his last four games. He's pacing toward 30 goals, something he's done four straight times before this season.
Nash Scores Twice Sunday In Losing Effort For Jackets
News:Rick Nash scored two goals Sunday, but it wasn't nearly enough in a 7-4 loss at Anaheim.
Analysis: It's his second multi-goal effort in five games. Jeff Carter also got injured again, so if Rick Nash is ever going to go on another hot streak now would be the time.
News:Rick Nash scored the Jackets' first and third goals in Thursday's 4-1 victory over Dallas.
Analysis: The sniper had previously collected only six goals in his last 24 games, but he's been ramping up lately, putting 22 pucks on goal over Columbus's last four contests, granting fantasy owners some hope that he's making a return to form.
News: For the first time all season Rick Nash skated on a different line than Jeff Carter, as he played on a line with Derick Brassard and RJ Umberger.
Analysis: While Rick Nash was held off the scoresheet, Umberger and Brassard each had two-point nights, so from that perspective the experiment was a success. Blue Jackets coach Scott Arniel has talked about having three scoring lines all season, so the new lines could stick for a while.
News:Rick Nash scored a goal in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Lightning. The goal snaps a two-game pointless streak.
Analysis:Rick Nash has not quite made the impact fantasy owners had anticipated thus far, however, Nash is still a violable fantasy option and could be in for a big second half of the season. On the season, Nash has 10 goals and 12 assists in 32 games played. Eight of his 10 goals have come at home.
News:Rick Nash scored a goal Saturday, and now has points in four of his last five games.
Analysis: Nine goals and 21 points in 29 games is probably a little lighter than his fantasy owners were hoping for this season, but five of those goals and seven points total have come in Rick Nash's last 10 games, totals that not coincidentally match Jeff Carter's output over the same stretch. The duo is starting to find some chemistry, and better days for both of them probably lie ahead.
News:Rick Nash provided a goal late in regulation and in the shootout Thursday night, propelling the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win over the Flames.
Analysis: The clutch goals should effectively overshadow the fact that Rick Nash went minus-2 on the night. His inconsistent play can be very frustrating, but one would have to be in a very shallow league to make Nash bench fodder on most nights.
News:Rick Nash picked up two assists in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Predators.
Analysis: It's the first win for the Blue Jackets in Rick Nashville since the tail end of the 2005-2006 season, and Nash's first multi-point game in over a month. Getting that Music City monkey off their backs might spur the Jackets to finally play up to their talent level, so don't be surprised if Nash goes on a bit of a tear after this one.
News:Rick Nash fired six shots on net Tuesday, but failed to find the score sheet and was a minus-two.
Analysis: He's got just one goal and three assists over his last nine games with a brutal minus-12 rating. Rick Nash will come back out of the wilderness sooner or later, but given how little help he's getting from the rest of the Blue Jackets' roster you have to consider benching him until he snaps out of his slump.
News:Rick Nash scored a power-play goal in Sunday's win over the Ducks.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets are better than their record reflects, and Sunday might be the start for them to come closer to par in terms of their expectations. The goal was Rick Nash's fourth of the season, second on the power play.
News:Rick Nash picked up a goal on six shots in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.
Analysis: The Jackets have started the season winless through eight games but it hasn't impacted Rick Nash's output, and he now has three goals and eight points. With James Wisniewski set to join the power play after serving his suspension, Nash could see his production pick up if Columbus gets going with the man advantage.
News:Rick Nash had a lone assist in Columbus' 5-2 loss to Detroit on Friday.
Analysis: It wasn't a great night for Columbus' captain as he finished with no shots on goal and a minus-1 rating.
News:Rick Nash had a goal and an assist in Columbus' 3-2 shootout loss to Colorado on Wednesday.
Analysis: He now has two goals and three assists through four games to start the season. Rick Nash will need to keep playing well if Columbus wants to have a chance to make the post-season this year.
News:Rick Nash scored a goal and added an assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Predators.
Analysis: The Rick Nash-Jeff Carter-Vinny Prospal line showed immediate chemistry, and accounted for all of the Jackets' scoring in their opener. Nash could be headed for a career year now that he finally has a quality center skating with him.
News:Rick Nash has a "very mild" injury and is not with the team for its game Friday in Charlotte, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis:Rick Nash was expected to play Friday, so his absence is a surprise, but the undisclosed injury does not sound serious.
News: Nash will not play in the Blue Jackets' last two games due to a lingering back injury, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Now we know what was ailing Nash and with Columbus out of the playoff picture, he now has plenty of time to recover. Nash finishes the season as the Blue Jackets' top scorer, with 66 points -- including a team-high 32 goals -- in 75 games.
News: Nash (lower body) will not travel with the team to Dallas, Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Nash, who missed Sunday's game against the Blues, felt worse Monday than he did the day before. Tuesday's contest will mark the fourth in a row that Nash has missed.
News: Nash (undisclosed) won't play against the Blues on Sunday, the Blue Jackets' official site reports.
Analysis: Consider Nash day-to-day heading into Tuesday's game against Dallas.
News: Nash (undisclosed) won't play against Chicago on Friday, Columbus Dispatch writer Aaron Portzline reports.
Analysis: There's still no word on what his deal is, but this is the second game he's missed. Columbus' next game is against St. Louis on Sunday.
News: Nash (undisclosed) won't play against Washington on Thursday, Columbus Dispatch writer Thomas Reed reports.
Analysis: There's no word on what the issue is, but this should shake up lots of fantasy lineups. We'll keep a lookout for an update on his condition. Tomas Kubalik is his replacement in the lineup.
News: Nash picked up a pair of goals and also added two assists in the Blue Jackets' 5-4 win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Analysis: He actually snapped an 11-game goalless draught with the first tally Saturday, scoring for the first time since Feb. 22. For Nash owners still in the fantasy playoffs, he's still a must-roll even after his lackluster production in recent weeks.
News: Nash picked up an assist in Columbus' 4-2 loss to Los Angeles Friday night.
Analysis: He now has four assists over his last three games, but doesn't have a goal in eight.
News: Nash snapped a four-game pointless streak Monday with two assists in a 5-4 shootout loss to the Blues.
Analysis: His goalless streak still sits at six games, however. The Blue Jackets aren't out of the playoff hunt, so Nash could yet go on a tear as he tried to drag his club into the postseason, but time is running short.
Nash's Scoreless Skid Hits Four Games For Columbus
News: Nash was held off the scoresheet for the fourth straight game Friday.
Analysis: Not coincidentally, the Blue Jackets have lost all four games and seen their playoff chances collapse. If they're going to make a late surge, Nash is going to have to wake up.
News: Nash potted two goals Tuesday in the win over Nashville, extending a points streak to five games.
Analysis: The freakishly talented forward has five goals over the last four games with 10 points over that span; otherwise known as the status quo for Nash.
Columbus' Nash Gets Three Points In Loss Wednesday
News: Nash and a goal and two assists, but it wasn't enough as Columbus lost to Los Angeles 4-3 in a shootout Wednesday.
Analysis: That makes three straight games in which Nash has scored a goal. He's heating up at the right time for a Columbus team desperately trying to make the playoffs.
News: Nash had a goal and an assist in Columbus' 3-1 win over Colorado on Friday night.
Analysis: The goal was his 25th of the year. Nash now has 48 points on the season and has been scoring on a fairly consistent basis with points in 17 of his last 20 games.
News: Nash had a goal and an assist in Tuesday's win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: After the tally Tuesday, the Jackets captain is now up to 24 goals on the season in 52 games. He als has 14 points in his last 12 contests.
News: Nash scored in Columbus' loss to Anaheim on Tuesday, extending a scoring streak to eight games.
Analysis: He scored for the second straight game and has five goals over the last eight contests. There aren't many superlatives left to describe the talent he possesses as he tries to bring the Jackets into relevance in arguably the league's tightest division.
News: The Blues clamped down on Nash in Saturday's contest, but the Columbus star made his only shot of the night pay off, scoring on the power play to spark a 5-2 Blue Jackets victory.
Analysis: Columbus isn't among the league's elite teams, and it doesn't exactly have a roster full of must-have players. But Nash is the cream of this crop, and belongs on your roster in all but very shallow leagues.
News: Nash scored a goal and added two assists in Saturday's OT loss to Detroit.
Analysis: He scored the goal that tied the game with just 1:04 remaining but the man can only carry his team so far. But fantasy owners only care about pure production and Nasher is doing just that. He's on a four-game point streak (three goals, four assists) and has 13 points in his last 10 games. You know what to do.
News: Nash picked up an assist Friday, giving him 10 points (3G, 7A) in his last nine games.
Analysis: Nash now has 20 goals and 36 points in 43 games this season. He's doing his part, at least, although he's gotten precious little help from his teammates so far.
News: Nash scored twice in the third frame Saturday in a desperate attempt to rally the Blue Jackets from a 4-1 deficit at Los Angeles. But the effort fell short as the Kings claimed a 6-4 victory.
Analysis: Columbus' workhorse has carried the Jackets well, but after contending for the division lead in December, they've fallen off the pace, and Nash's scoring has sunk at the same time. Before Saturday's brace, he had just one goal since mid-December. One positive sign: He fired a season-high nine shots on goal in this game, signaling a determination to press the attack. He remains one of the few Blue Jackets worth owning in a fantasy league.
News: Nash scored his 18th goal of the year in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 overtime victory over the Senators on Friday.
Analysis: Nash now has at least a point in three straight games after going four games without one.
News: Nash grabbed two assists and scored in the shootout during Monday's win over Minnesota.
Analysis: Nash had been mired in an uncharacteristically long slump with just one point in six games and no goals over that span. He still hasn't tallied a goal, but his two helpers will help his assist numbers catch up to his goals. He's an elite player on a scrappy team in the league's toughest division. Look for the doldrums to end for Nash and get ready for one of his rides.
News: Nash scored a power play goal Monday, giving him four goals and seven points over his last four games.
Analysis: That's now 17 goals in 28 games on the season for the Blue Jackets' star.
News: Nash scored twice and added an assist in the Blue Jackets' 3-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday night.
Analysis: With the points, Nasher stretched his point streak to three games and six points, including three goals. He now has 24 points in 27 games this season and is pacing toward his first 50-goal season. You know what to do.
News: Nash had a goal and an assist in Monday's win over Dallas.
Analysis: Nash is up to 14 goals in 25 games this season, but he has just six assists. Owners have to be happy with the fact he's scoring, but if the assists don't pick up soon, he's going to be a bit of a fantasy bust. His minus-3 rating doesn't help matters either.
News: Nash scored his fourth goal in two games with a marker during Monday's 2-0 win over Nashville, extending a points streak to nine games.
Analysis: When Nash is hot, he's nearly unstoppable, as this recent stretch of production will prove. One of the elite talents in the league, Nash is capable of carrying a sub-par Columbus team. He has nine goals the last six games.
News: Nash furnished all of the Columbus offense in a 3-0 win at San Jose on Saturday night. He scored on a power play, at even strength, and into an empty net as the Blue Jackets surprised the host Sharks.
Analysis: He's on an eight-game scoring streak, with crooked numbers in three of his last four contests. His strong play has made the seemingly impossible happen: The surging Jackets (6-2 in November) are suddenly contending in the powerful Central Division.
Jackets' Nash Extends Points Streak to Seven Games
News: Nash opened the scoring Friday to help his team take a 4-3 decision over the host Ducks.
Analysis: Nash has been on a tear since a slow October. He is riding a seven-game point streak where he has scored six times and added three assists. He is a must-start while he's dialed in, and likely even when he is struggling.
News: Nash (groin) not only played Wednesday night but scored the game-winning goal in the third period against the Kings.
Analysis: Nash then added an empty-netter for good measure for the final tally of the night. With the two goals he's now up to eight on the season over 15 games.
News: Nash (groin) took part in Tuesday's practice and and is still expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Kings, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Get Nash back in your lineup for Wednesday's slate of games if you have not done so already.
News: After missing Friday's game due to a lower body injury, Nash is expected to play in the Blue Jackets' next game Wednesday, the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Given the long layoff between games, it seems a safe bet to keep Nash in your lineup next week.
News: Nash (lower body) was not on the ice for warmups prior to Friday's game against the Avalanche, Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Barring any last-minute changes to Nash's status, it looks like he will not play Friday. Adjust your lineup as such.
News: Nash, who suffered a lower body injury Wednesday night, was not on the ice for Thursday's practice, Tom Reed of the Columbus Dispatch reports.
Analysis: Head coach Scott Arniel said Wednesday night that the injury isn't serious. Nash should be ready to roll Friday night against Colorado, but we'll keep an eye on his participation (or lack thereof) during the morning skate to get a better read on his availability.
News: Nash scored his fifth goal of the season in Saturday's loss to the Wild.
Analysis: He's got a modest four-game point streak going, with two goals and two assists over that stretch.
News: Nash opened the scoring in Tuesday's 3-0 win over Montreal, snapping a five-game goalless streak.
Analysis: The Nash-Derick Brassard-Jakub Voracek line had four points in total in the game, and is really starting to gel. Don't be surprised if Nash goes on a tear now that he's off the schneid.
News: Nash doubled his season assist total with a single helper Saturday as Columbus lost to Colorado, 5-1.
Analysis: He doesn't appear to have answered the alarm clock yet. Five points (3G, 2A) in 10 games is below just about everyone's expectations for the Jackets' most talented player. Still, if he had a stretch like that in the middle of the season, no one would panic. Be patient.
News: Nash grabbed an assist in Monday's 2-1 win over Philadelphia.
Analysis: Nash registered his first assist of the season but is still firing on goal regularly. Nash remains an elite talent in a less-than-appealing situation. Temper your expectations but be aware of the potential.
News: Nash scored his second and third goals of the season in a 3-1 victory over Anaheim on Wednesday night.
Analysis: While he doesn't have an assist yet, Nash is averaging four shots a game in the five games he's played this season.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash was a scratch for Wednesday's game at the Red Wings due to an upper body injury. Nash has sat out two straight games.
Analysis: While Nash isn't likely to get close to the 79 points he put up last season, he has done well enough this campaign to head into 2010-11 as a solid must-start Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash (upper body) expects to play Wednesday at Detroit. Nash was a late scratch Monday with a stiff neck/back.
Analysis: While Nash isn't likely to get close to the 79 points he put up last season, he has done well enough this campaign to head into 2010-11 as a solid must-start Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash was a late scratch Monday with a stiff back and neck.
Analysis: Nash is considered day-to-day with this injury, so hopefully it doesn't keep him out of Wednesday's game at Detroit. While he isn't likely to get close to the 79 points he put up last season, Nash has done well enough this campaign to head into 2010-11 as a solid must-start Fantasy option in the majority of leagues.
News: Columbus' leading scorer Rick Nash (upper body) was among the scratches on Monday against the Blues after participating in the morning skate.
Analysis: Perhaps if the Blue Jackets were still in a playoff situation, Nash might have played through the injury. But they are just counting the days until the end of the season. It's unfortunate for Fantasy owners since Nash is an elite option when healthy. He has had his third straight season of at least 30 goals and 30 assists.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored twice in Tuesday's win over the Lightning, giving him six points in his last four games.
Analysis: While Nash isn't likely to get too close to the 79 points he put up last season, the 25-year-old started well this season and didn't disappoint at the level of some forwards in 2009-10. Continue to roll with him in the majority of leagues.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored two goals in his return from an injury that sidelined him four games during Friday's 4-2 win over the Wild. Nash lit the lamp twice in the third period, including an empty-netter in the final minute.
Analysis: Nash proved how valuable he is after sitting out three games. With 31 goals and 29 assists on the season, he is a must-start option in all leagues now that he is healthy again.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, who was already nursing a lower-body injury, was also held out on Monday against the Oilers with the stomach flu. He has missed the last three games and remains day to day.
Analysis: Lucky for Nash that the Blue Jackets don't play again until Friday, so he gets ample time to rest up. This is a tough time for Fantasy owners to be without Nash, who is one of their top players, as the playoffs have started in some formats. Hopefully, his return is just on the horizon.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, who is dealing with a lower-body injury, has come down with the stomach flu. He will not play Monday vs. Edmonton.
Analysis: Poor Nash just can't seem to get a break at the moment. He's clearly a super-risky start for Fantasy Week 22 (March 15-21), even though there's probably a good chance he returns at some point in the scoring period. When healthy, Nash is a must-start option in all leagues.
News: The Blue Jackets were without captain Rick Nash, who is nursing a couple of lower-body injuries, on Thursday against the Thrashers. He missed his second game in a row, after missing just six games over the last two seasons.
Analysis: It's tough that Nash is sidelined at a critical time for Fantasy owners, but Columbus has yet to pull the plug on its captain and is still listing him as day to day. Nash has been dealing with some nagging injuries, but it hasn't shown up in the stat column with 20 points in his last 24 games. Nash remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash (lower body) will not play Thursday vs. Atlanta.
Analysis: Nash got injured on Tuesday and could well put up a big fat zero in Week 21 (March 8-14) at a very critical time for Fantasy owners. Just keep an eye on his status the rest of this week, as Nash is a must-start Fantasy option in most leagues then healthy.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash (lower body) did not play in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Ducks. It was his first scratch of the season.
Analysis: Nash had been struggling since the Olympics, failing to record a point in three games. Hopefully he's not a complete loss for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), so just cross your fingers. When healthy, Nash is talented enough to start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, the team's leading goal scorer, left Monday's loss to the Kings late in the first period because of an undisclosed lower-body injury. The Columbus Dispatch reports that Nash has been dealing with nagging injuries for about a week and is unlikely to play Tuesday at Anaheim.
Analysis: After a brutal couple of months from mid-November to mid-January, Nash went into the Olympic break with 15 points (nine goals) in 14 games. He has been struggling since Vancouver though, with no shots on goal in Saturday's loss to San Jose or against the Kings. Hopefully he's not a complete loss for Fantasy Week 21 (March 8-14), so just cross your fingers. When healthy, Nash is talented enough to start in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal and finished at plus-1 on Sunday against the Blackhawks. Nash scored in his fourth straight game as he beat Antti Niemi on a power play 17:44 into the second. Nash also has three assists during a seven-game point streak.
Analysis: Nash is beginning to heat up again folks after a down period in December and the first few weeks of January. Nash has produced nine goals and six assists in his last 14 games. He remains a must-start option in all Fantasy formats through thick and thin.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored in a his third straight game on Friday against the Canucks. Only 22 seconds in, Nash coasted down the left wing, swiveled to screen the puck behind defenseman Alexander Edler and then snapped a shot inside the far post. He has three goals and three assists during a six-game point streak.
Analysis: Nash is beginning to heat up again folks after a down period in December and the first few weeks of January. Nash has produced eight goals and six assists in his last 13 games. He remains a must-start option in all Fantasy formats through thick and thin.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 25th goal of the season in Saturday's win over the Sabres.
Analysis: Nash has a lot of work to do if he wants to get close to the 79 points he put up last season, and maybe the coaching change in Columbus will do him some good. He remains a must-start option in all Fantasy formats through thick and thin.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 24th goal of the season in garbage time Saturday against the Wild. He took a shot from the right faceoff dot that bounced off Wild goaltender Niklas Backstrom, struck the back of Wild defenseman Kim Johnsson and went into the net.
Analysis: Nash has scored in four of his last five games (five total) after going 11 contests without a score. You knew it was only a matter of time before Nash snapped out of his slump. Even Evgeni Malkin endured a few weeks without a score before finding his rhythm again. Nash continues to be a high-end Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets winger Rick Nash scored a goal and added an assist on Tuesday in a loss to the Flyers. Nash assisted on R.J. Umberger's goal in the 2nd period and later score his 23rd of the season on a power play in the 3rd. The goal was the final tally of the game for either team in the 5-3 loss for Columbus.
Analysis: Nash has recorded 47 points on the season and has five in his last three contests. The Ontario native remains a must-start option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored in Monday's win over the Blues for his 400th career point.
Analysis: After a rough spell in late December, Nash seems to be picking up the pace again in 2010 with three goals in his last four games. He is up to 45 points on the season and remains a must-start option in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 20th and 21st goals of the season in Saturday's loss to the Blackhawks. Nash had gone seven games in the New Year without a goal.
Analysis: Despite his recent struggles, Nash is on pace for 71 points, which would be the second-best haul of his career. Keep him active in all formats and just hope he gets things going again soon.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that LW Rick Nash hasn't scored a goal in his past nine games, tying the second-longest streak of his career.
Analysis: Nash has been struggling for about a three weeks now, with just one goal and five assists in his last 12 games. The 25-year-old is still on pace for a career year though, and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash tallied a pair of assists and finished at minus-2 on Tuesday against the Canucks. Nash has one goal and four assists in his last nine games.
Analysis: Nash's production has dropped each month since he totaled 17 points in 12 October games. He had only nine points and four goals in 16 December games, and he struggled as most of the Blue Jackets skaters did. It's been a tough season for Columbus and it is showing up in Nash's numbers. However, he remains a high-end Fantasy option because of his potential.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal, tallied an assist and finished at plus-2 during Thursday's game against the Predators. Nash converted on a breakaway at 4:18 of the third to tie it 3. It was his first goal in six games and only his second score in 11 games.
Analysis: Nash is trying to snap out of his biggest scoring funk in a long time. We aren't sure how much longer it will last, but Nash is still too good of a player to bench in Fantasy because he can go off on any night.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash assisted on Antoine Vermette's goal in the 1st period of the 5-3 loss to Montreal on Tuesday. Nash finished with two points in the game as he added another assist on the game's next tally.
Analysis: Nash had not scored in his previous two games but now has 27 points on the season for the Blue Jackets. Nash is active in 99 percent of Fantasy leagues and that is exactly as it should be.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 12th goal of the season in Wednesday's loss to the Red Wings.
Analysis: Nash continues to rack up the points this season and should be starting in more than 92 percent of leagues with the way he's playing right now.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash picked up his fifth goal in the last five games when he lit the lamp in Saturday's win over the Hurricanes.
Analysis: Nash is off to a superb start this season with 22 points in 16 games and is well on pace to bust through the 80-point barrier for the first point in his career. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored twice during Friday's game against the Penguins. Nash broke through late in the first on the power play. He collected the puck behind the cage and tried a wraparound, the puck sliding to the right wing where Derick Brassard's wrister was blocked by Brent Johnson. Nash had skated to the slot and was knocked down. While still on his knees, the rebound came to him and he jammed the puck in for his seventh of the season. Nash then added his second goal of the game 5:37 into the second.
Analysis: Nash has six goals in his last seven games with a pair of two-goal outings in that span. He has 17 points in his first 12 games and appears on his way to eclipsing his career-high 79 points he set last season. Nash has really become an all-around threat and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored twice, added an assist and finished at plus-2 during Saturday's game against the Ducks. Nash scored at 13:54 of the second period, spinning away from defenseman Brendan Mikkelson at the right of the net and throwing the puck through the crease before it deflected in off Scott Niedermayer's skate. Nash's empty-net goal completed the scoring with 16 seconds to go.
Analysis: Nash finally had his first multi-goal outing of the season on Saturday, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been productive. He has failed to stat in just two of nine games and has 14 points on the year. Nash has really blossomed into one of the NHL's best all-around players and remains a must-start Fantasy option at all times.
News: LW Rick Nash scored his second short-handed goal of the season -- and the 12th shorty of his career -- on Tuesday in Calgary. The goal was scored with the Blue Jackets down two skaters. Nash also had a short-handed goal on Saturday vs. Los Angeles.
Analysis: Nash has four goals and seven assists during a six-game point streak. Even though he inked a major contract extension in the offseason, Nash continues to play his heart out and is one of the NHL's best all-around players. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash assisted on both of the Blue Jackets' goals on Tuesday night in a 2-1 win over Calgary. Nash also picked up two penalty minutes for high sticking in the 1st period. Both of his assists came in the 2nd period.
Analysis: Nash now has points in four straight games and four of five on the season for a total of eight. He's scored two goals and added six assists. Nash is coming off his best NHL season and there are high expectations for him in 2009-10. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats as an elite forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored and assisted in Thursday's loss to the Sharks, giving him five points in his last two games.
Analysis: Nash is coming off his best NHL season and there are high expectations for him in 2009-10. Continue to roll with him in all Fantasy formats as an elite forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash picked up where he left off last season, when he had three goals and five assists in four games against the Canucks, with three helpers Monday against Vancouver. He finished at even in 20:20 of ice time.
Analysis: The Canucks aren't the only team Nash gives nightmares. He has really developed into one of the best two-way forwards in the NHL and is a terror for all teams on a nightly basis. Fantasy owners will want to keep Nash active at all times.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash has two 40-goal seasons on his resume, yet he's never had a true No. 1 center on his line. Last year, he put up 40 goals playing mostly with checker Manny Malhotra. That number could go much higher -- he and Derick Brassard have shown great chemistry in the preseason.
Analysis: Nash can get back to playing hockey this season after he dealt with the 10-pound elephant in the room and signed a long-term contract in the offseason. Nash set the club mark with 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists in 78 games) in 2008-09. Since the Blue Jackets traded up to take him with the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft, Nash has been the face of the franchise. He shared the Rocket Richard Trophy for leading goal-scorer with Calgary's Jarome Iginla and Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk in 2003-2004. He's been a productive All-Star the last three season. He does it all for the Blue Jackets and only seems to be getting better. Consider Nash a must-own Fantasy forward Draft Day.
News:Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season. Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian Press first reported the signing, saying the deal is worth $62.4 million. Nash will make $7 million in 2009-10.
Analysis: It was just a few days ago that Nash's side and the Blue Jackets seemed far apart on a new deal, but the two parties got to work and hammered out a deal. It's a tremendous weight lifted off Nash's shoulders heading into the '09-10 season. Nash set the club mark with 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists in 78 games) in 2008-09. Since the Blue Jackets traded up to take him with the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft, Nash has been the face of the franchise. He shared the Rocket Richard Trophy for leading goal-scorer with Calgary's Jarome Iginla and Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk in 2003-2004. He's been a productive All-Star the last three season. He does it all for the Blue Jackets and only seems to be getting better. Consider Nash a must-own Fantasy forward Draft Day.
News: The clock begins ticking for the Columbus Blue Jackets and captain Rick Nash on Wednesday. Nash has one year left on his contract with the only NHL team for which he has played, and the Blue Jackets want to sign him to a long-term deal before he can become an unrestricted free agent next summer. One of the top forwards in the league, it's not just a wild rumor that the Toronto Maple Leafs covet the kid who grew up in suburban Brampton. And the Maple Leafs aren't the only ones. "We'll talk very early in the free agency period," Columbus general manager Scott Howson said. "We'll see if there's a contract that we can agree to here sometime this summer. I'm optimistic we can re-sign him but until you sit down and start having discussions, you never really know."
Analysis: Nash will be making $7 million in the final year of his contract with the Blue Jackets. He has played six full years in the NHL, yet turned just 25 earlier this month. His agent, Joe Resnick, said Tuesday that Nash loves Columbus and the Blue Jackets. But that only goes so far. "Confident of a deal? It's really up to the Blue Jackets," he said. "We're definitely going to listen and take in everything they have to say. Hopefully we can get a deal done." With the NHL salary cap rising $100,000 from last season to $56.8 million, the Blue Jackets can afford to give Nash a raise without gutting a young and talented team that made the playoffs for the first time in the franchise's eight seasons. Nash, who set the club mark with 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists in 78 games) last season, remains the most important member of the team. Since the Blue Jackets traded up to take him with the No. 1 pick in the 2002 draft, Nash has been the face of the franchise. He shared the Rocket Richard Trophy for leading goal-scorer with Calgary's Jarome Iginla and Atlanta's Ilya Kovalchuk in 2003-2004. He's been a productive All-Star the last three season. Columbus should come to the table with a fair offer and we expect Nash will remain with the Blue Jackets next season. He is still going to be one of the first Fantasy forwards off draft boards.
News: LW Rick Nash told The Columbus Dispatch that the Blue Jackets' financial woes will not impact his decision to sign a long-term contract extension with the club this summer. If the term and dollars are right, Nash said, he'll sign on the dotted line. "It doesn't concern me at all," Nash said. "I personally think everything will be fine. I'm obviously interested in getting a contract done. That hasn't changed."
Analysis: The 25-year-old Nash should likely wait a year to sign a long-term deal and hope the U.S. economy starts to turn. He has one year left on his current deal and his talent isn't likely to go away. The only thing he risks is injury. Nash had a career-high 40 goals, 39 assists, 79 points and plus-11 rating in 2008-09. He also had a career-high five short-handed scores. Nash continues to develop into one of the best all-around forwards in the NHL. Target him as a high-end Fantasy forward Draft Day.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal and tallied an assist during Sunday's game against the Blues. Nash's 40-foot wrister from the short boards got past Chris Mason 15:09 into the third. He has two goals and five assists during a three-game point streak.
Analysis: Nash is four goals shy of netting 40-plus for the second time in his career. He already has a career-high 38 assists and 74 points. He continually improves on offense and his defense hasn't been half-bad either. Nash does have a career-high five-short-handed goals and a plus-12 rating in 2008-09. Nash remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Kristian Huselius and C Rick Nash both assisted four times in Thursday's win over the Flames.
Analysis: Huselius reached the 50-point mark for a third straight season on Thursday, and is playing a little better in March than he did in February. He remains a No. 5 or 6 option only. Nash is now only two points behind his career high of 69 points and should be starting in all Fantasy formats the rest of the way.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash picked up four assists in Thursday's 5-0 victory over the Blue Jackets. He increased his points total on the season to 71 with the performance, scoring 34 goals and handing out 37 assists.
Analysis: Nash had goals in every other game over his past six games, but broke out with a four-assist game against Miikka Kiprusoff and the Flames. The feat was duplicated by Kristian Huselius who also had four assists on the same goals Nash assisted on. Nash is a top goal scorer and can hand out a decent amount of assists as well, so keep him active across the board as Columbus continues its march toward its first playoff appearance.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash wristed in a wicked shot from a hard angle high over Cristobal Huet's right shoulder for his 34th goal of the season on Wednesday against the Blackhawks. Nash also has 33 assists on the season for a grand total of 67 points.
Analysis: Nash has been a goal-scoring machine lately but has not faired as well in the assist department. He has seven goals in his last seven games including a hat trick against the Red Wings on March 7. He is one of the best goal scorers in the game and a No. 1 Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored short-handed into an empty net with 19 seconds remaining to cap a 5-3 win over the Blackhawks Friday. He has a career-high five short-handed goals in 2008-09. Nash has seven goals and two assists in seven March games.
Analysis: Nash is on track to have his second career 40-goal season. He is also on pace to shatter his career-high 69-point total from last season. The Ontario native remains one of the NHL's top scoring threats and a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash had his fourth career hat trick -- his second against Detroit this season and third overall against the Red Wings -- in Columbus' 8-2 victory Saturday. He now has 14 points in his last 11 games.
Analysis: After a slow first month, Nash has turned into a points machine this season. He is only five points behind his career-best year of 69 points, and remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats. If only he could play the Red Wings every night!
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal and finished at plus-1 during Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Predators. Nash scored with a shot that appeared to hit off Nashville defenseman Greg Zanon's left leg at 14:05 of the second period. He has five goals and five assists in his last eight games.
Analysis: It's not like Nash needed help, but the Blue Jackets picked up center Antoine Vermette from Ottawa Wednesday to play on a line with Nash. He didn't play Thursday due to visa issues, but that didn't stop Nash from scoring his 28th goal. It's always good to surround yourself with elite talent, but Nash has done a pretty good job with the players Columbus has provided this season. He still remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored and assisted in Thursday's shootout win over the Maple Leafs, giving him seven points in his last four games.
Analysis: Nash was a little cool earlier this month, but he's picked up the pace over the last week. He is now only one assist behind his career high of 31 and could set a new points mark too. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy formats as an elite NHL forward.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash scored a goal and had an assist in a 4-3 win over the Blues on Wednesday. Nash picked up his 24th goal of the season just 25 seconds after the Blues scored their first goal of the game when Christian Backman carried the puck into the offensive zone, then slid a pass to Manny Malhotra on the left wing. Malhotra then sent the puck through the crease to Nash for a jam shot.
Analysis: Nash had gone four games without a goal before scoring off of Chris Mason on Wednesday. He did have a three-assist performance against Carolina on Valentine's Day, but has been in a bit of an offensive slump. Despite his recent struggles, he remains a high-end forward that should be starting in all leagues.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash did a lot of passing in Saturday's 5-1 win over Carolina. Nash picked up three assists in the game. He got the passing party started in the 2nd period when he hooked up with Kristian Huselius and then followed that with back-to-back assists in the 3rd period. Nash also received two minutes in the penalty box for hooking in the 2nd period.
Analysis: Nash now has 51 points on the year and 28 assists. He's an All-Star forward and a top scoring threat and should be active across the board in Fantasy.
News:Rick Nash's third goal of the game came on a rebound 3:27 into overtime and gave the Columbus Blue Jackets a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. Nash's goals, giving him 22 on the season, came short-handed, on the power play and, finally, even strength. Down 1-0 and 2-1, the Blue Jackets pulled even twice on second-period goals by Nash. The Red Wings were on the power play when Nash got a stick on Derek Meech's pass for Brian Rafalski near the blue line. Nash beat them to the puck and skated in on goaltender Chris Osgood, beating him through the leg pads for the short-handed goal. Marian Hossa then was called for hooking Nash. The Blue Jackets, last in the league on the power play, wasted little time with Nash taking a pass from Kristian Huselius and, from a hard angle, firing a shot that deflected off Rafalski's stick and popped behind Osgood and into the net to tie it at 2-all. In the overtime, Nash carried the puck into the zone before passing to Fedor Tyutin who tossed a centering pass through the crease to fellow defenseman Mike Commodore. But Commodore could only kick at the puck with his skate and never got a stick on it. It bounced to the right corner of the goal cage where Nash was waiting to jam it in.
Analysis: It was Nash's third career hat trick and the 14th for the Blue Jackets franchise. In four games since returning from a knee injury, Nash has five goals and two assists. That's not counting the three points he got in the All-Star game Sunday. It looks as though the extra time on the bench actually re-energized the All-Star forward. Nash is a top-scoring threat and must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash tallied a goal, two assists and a plus-1 rating during Sunday's All-Star game.
Analysis: Nash came into the break hitting on all cylinders despite missing a few games with a knee injury. He has four goals and 10 assists in his last nine games. Nash is having one of his finest seasons with the Blue Jackets despite the lack of talent around him. As long as he is healthy, Nash remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: According to The Columbus Dispatch, Cloumbus LW Rick Nash has become one of the NHL's top players, and now there are only small, subtle steps left to be taken. "I would say this is my best season so far," Nash said. "I had 41 goals the one season " He paused and grinned before adding, "But I was, what, minus-35?" Exactly minus-35. Nash is plus-10 on the season heading into the second half of the season.
Analysis: Nash has 43 points in 43 games, which is a point-per-game pace for the first time in his career. He has better players around him, which has helped him with production. Nash is a solid Fantasy start heading into Week 17 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1).
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a short-handed goal during Wednesday's game against the Flames. It was his second short-handed goal of the season and 19th overall. Nash has two goals and two assists in three games since returning from a knee injury.
Analysis: Nash heads into the All-Star break with 10 points (three goals) in six January games. He hasn't missed a beat since returning from the knee injury and is still getting the job done in Columbus surrounded by marginal talent. Consider Nash a nice Fantasy start heading into Week 17 (Jan. 26-Feb. 1).
News: Columbus captain Rick Nash had a goal and two assists in regulation and scored the winning shootout goal in the Blue Jackets' 6-5 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night. Nash, playing his first game after missing four because of a knee injury, got off to a quick start after being out almost two weeks, setting up Manny Malholtra midway through the first period. Malhotra went unchecked to the net to tap Nash's centering pass through Roberto Luongo's legs after combining with linemate Kristian Huselius on some pretty tic-tac-toe passing into the offensive zone. Nash tied the game at 3 on a wraparound with 1:01 left in the second period. It was his 18th goal of the season and third in six games.
Analysis: Nash was red hot before getting injured, and by the way he played Sunday you couldn't tell he missed any time. Nash has three goals and 10 assists in his last seven games. He is having one of his best runs this season. Nash has been a great offensive weapon in the first half and could break 70 points for the first time in his career. He remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blue Jackets forwards Rick Nash (sprained left knee) and Jason Chimera (groin injury) are practicing with their teammates but remained on the IR Friday against the Devils.
Analysis: Nash wasn't expected to play Friday, but might return to the lineup Sunday against the Canucks. Columbus would like to get him in the lineup before the All-Star game. Nash is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash (knee) will not return to action Friday against the Devils.
Analysis: Nash said he hopes to return on the team's upcoming Canadian road trip, but if he doesn't play Sunday against the Canucks, then you'll have to make a big decision for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25). Luckily, the Jackets only play twice in that period, so you could probably safely bench Nash and not miss out on too many points if he does return for one of those two games.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash has practiced the last two days and could return to action Friday vs. New Jersey.
Analysis: Nash remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy, so plan on having him back for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25).
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash (leg) skated Tuesday and will practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Nash's injury doesn't appear to be too serious and he should be able to play Friday if he can avoid any setbacks. He remains a must-start Fantasy option when healthy, so plan on having him back for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 19-25).
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets have placed LW Rick Nash on injured reserve, retroactive to Jan. 6. Nash will be eligible to return on Friday.
Analysis: Nash was a very risky start for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 12-18), so most sensible owners would have benched him anyway. This move just makes it a no-brainer to make him inactive for the period. Hopefully the injury doesn't keep him out for much longer, but keep an eye on his progress as this week goes along.
News: Wild LW Rick Nash sat out of Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets with a leg injury. He remains questionable for Tuesday's game against Colorado.
Analysis: Without a structured timetable for Nash's return, one would have to consider Nash a serious injury risk for Week 12 (Jan. 12-18). Considering he was doubtful for this weekend's set of games, there is a good chance he won't be back for Tuesday's game against the Avalanche. Unless word comes out that he'll play Tuesday, keep him on the bench for the upcoming period.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash missed Friday's game against the Capitals because of a leg injury. He is also not expected to play Saturday against the Wild.
Analysis: The injury is believed to be to Nash's knee and keeping him out this weekend is likely just a precaution. But with no definite word yet if he will be back Tuesday against the Avalanche, Nash appears to be a risky start Week 15 (Jan. 12-18). Nash has totaled 39 points in 40 games this season and has been rock solid for Columbus amid their injury woes. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News:The Columbus Dispatch reports All-Star Rick Nash is expected to miss Friday's game against the Capitals and Saturday's game against Minnesota with a lower-body injury sustained Tuesday against Detroit. Nash has walked without a limp and doesn't believe the injury is serious. "It was a bit stiff (Thursday morning)," Nash said, "but hopefully it won't be too long of an injury. I really don't think it will be."
Analysis: The injury is believed to be to Nash's knee and keeping him out this weekend is likely just a precaution. But with no definite word yet if he will be back Tuesday against the Avalanche, Nash appears to be a risky start Week 15 (Jan. 12-18). Nash has totaled 39 points in 40 games this season and has been rock solid for Columbus amid their injury woes. He is a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: The Blue Jackets lost captain and leading scorer Rick Nash late in the first period Tuesday against the Red Wings after he went hard into the boards. "We'll evaluate him (Wednesday)," said Blue Jackets coach Ken Hitchcock, who would only add that Nash had a lower-body injury. Nash didn't have a point in 7:46 of ice time Tuesday.
Analysis: Columbus is down a few forwards right now, but losing Nash for a long period would take the cake. He came into Tuesday's game riding a five-game point streak (two goals, eight assists) and has 39 points in 40 games. He is Columbus' top offensive weapon and a must-start Fantasy option when healthy.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal, added three assists and finished at plus-4 during Friday's 6-1 win against the Avalanche. Nash scored the Blue Jackets' first penalty shot of the season as he beat Peter Budaj with a low roller to the stick side. Nash was awarded the shot after being hooked from behind by Brett Clark as he skated in on a breakaway just over halfway through the second period. Nash has two goals and six assists during a four-game point streak.
Analysis: Nash is once again soaring for the Blue Jackets after a sluggish start in December. He has 31 points over his last 28 games and is back to being a point-per-game threat. Nash doesn't have a lot of talent surrounding him in Columbus, but continues to make do. He remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored and assisted in Monday's win over the Kings.
Analysis: After a slow October, Nash picked things up over the final two months of 2008 with 26 points in 26 games. He remains a high-end Fantasy option for the most part heading into 2009.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash had two goals and an assist during Thursday's 6-5 shootout loss to the Stars. Nash scored 1:34 after the opening faceoff, firing the rebound of R.J. Umberger's shot past Marty Turco while Columbus had an extra attacker due to a delayed Dallas penalty. Dallas held a 5-4 lead with less than three minutes remaining in regulation, but Nash tied it with 2:46 left when he scored from close range off a pass from Fedor Tyutin.
Analysis: Nash scored for the first time in seven games Thursday and has five points in his last four games. He is finally starting to come out of his shell again after a sluggish start to December. We are going to get some inconsistent play from Nash, but since he is a threat to score on any night, he remains a high-end Fantasy option for the most part.
News: LW Rick Nash came up with an assist Wednesday against the Sharks in a 2-1 overtime win. In the last six games, Nash has only two assists in his stat book.
Analysis: Nash put together a few nice games about two weeks ago, but since then has really struggled to put up numbers. He is still a must-start Fantasy forward, but owners are looking for more out of him in the coming days.
News:Rick Nash made the play of the game. The rest was up to Steve Mason and the defense. Kristian Huselius scored off Nash's blue-collar assist with 4:44 left and Columbus beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Monday night, giving the Blue Jackets their first win this season after allowing the first goal. Nash had two defenders draped on him as he carried the puck out of the corner and over the left dot before feeding Huselius, who was all alone at the right side of the crease for an easy jam shot for his ninth of the year. "We lost (track of) a pretty good player and he found a way to make a great play," Canucks coach Alain Vigneault said. Huselius said he was almost a bystander. "It was a great pass, a great effort," he said. "Rick caught two guys playing him and made a great pass to me and I just had to one-time it."
Analysis: Nash had two assists Monday and now has four points (two goals) in his last four games. He has five multi-point games in his last seven outings and has been red hot for the Jackets since November. He is finally a consistent contributor to the stat column and remains a must-start Fantasy option.
News:Rick Nash scored twice and rookie goaltender Steve Mason stopped 26 shots to lead Columbus to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, ending the Blue Jackets' three-game home losing skid. Nash made it 2-0, taking a drop pass from R.J. Umberger and hitting a hard wrister that clanged off the far post and into the net. Washington stepped up the pressure in the third and was on its fifth power play of the night when Nash added the final goal. He came up with a loose puck at mid-ice, skated away from defenseman Sami Lepisto and then faked the forehand before chipping a backhand past Johnson for his 12th of the season.
Analysis: Nash was slumping earlier this month, but now he appears to be in a nice scoring groove. You should get him active if you own him, even if he does play for the Blue Jackets.
News:Rick Nash extended his goal streak to five games, knocking in a backhander in the first period that helped the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 2-0 victory over the sluggish Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. Nash scored his 10th goal of the season and was credited with his ninth assist when R.J. Umberger added his eighth, an empty-netter, with 1:18 remaining.
Analysis: Nash has 12 points in the last nine games for the Blue Jackets. Nash was slumping earlier this month, but now he appears to be in a nice scoring groove. You should get him active if you own him, even if he does play for the Blue Jackets.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash scored a goal and added an assist and had a hand in both goals for the Blue Jackets in their 7-2 loss to Edmonton Tuesday night. Nash scored his ninth goal of the season -- and fourth in his last four games -- on a power play in the 3rd period to cut the lead to 4-2. He also assisted Kristian Huselius' goal in the 2nd.
Analysis: Nash was slumping earlier this month, but now he appears to be in a nice scoring groove. You should get him active if you own him, even if he does play for the Blue Jackets.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored in a third straight game Saturday as Columbus fell to the Wild. He also added an assist.
Analysis: Nash was slumping earlier this month, but now he appears to be in a nice scoring groove. You should get him active if you own him, even if he does play for the Blue Jackets.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, ending the second-longest goal-less streak of his career, picked up his first goal in 10 games when he ended the shutout in the third period Wednesday against the Coyotes with a power-play goal that ended an 0-for-20 streak with a man advantage by Columbus. Nash now has one goal and five assists in his last six games.
Analysis: Despite not getting a goal for 10 games, Nash was still making himself productive with assists. He has been bounced all over the place for Columbus this season, but he is still one of their top offensive players and a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash recorded a pair of assists in Friday's game against Montreal. He finished the game with a plus-2 rating in 23 minutes of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has a point in four straight games, but he has not scored a goal since Oct. 21. The Blue Jackets recently moved Nash to center to see if that would spark his game, but that move has failed so far. Nash is clearly a talented kid, but he's stuck in a bad situation in Columbus right now. He remains a must-start forward in all formats for now, but he'll need to start producing soon if he wants to retain that status.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash has now gone six games with a goal and the Columbus Dispatch reports that a team source said Nash's confidence has taken a hit.
Analysis: The Blue Jackets recently moved Nash to center recently to see if that would spark his game, but that move has failed so far. Nash is clearly a talented kid, but he's stuck in a bad situation in Columbus right now. He remains a must-start forward in all formats for now, but he'll need to start producing soon if he wants to retain that status.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Blue Jackets made massive line changes again Saturday against the Blackhawks, putting franchise left winger Rick Nash on a line with center Jiri Novotny and winger Jason Chimera. Winger Kristian Huselius, who had played opposite Nash during the first 10 games, was put with rookies Derick Brassard and Jake Voracek.
Analysis: The only player to score a goal Saturday among the line switches was Huselius, who has been a great free-agent addition from Calgary. Huselius and Nash remain high-end Fantasy options despite the change. Novotny and Chimera are both low-end Fantasy options, while Brassard and Voracek are low-end options on top of being solid long-term keepers.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports that the Blue Jackets played Rick Nash at center in Tuesday's practice, playing between Kristian Huselius and Jason Chimera.
Analysis: Nash is owned in 100 percent of leagues, so it's not like this move is going to send a rush of you out to the waiver wire to grab him. Still, it's an interesting position switch that could well boost his Fantasy production. He remains a must-start forward in all formats wherever he plays, however.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash scored into an empty net to complete the Columbus Blue Jackets' 4-2 win Tuesday night over the injury-riddled Vancouver Canucks. Nash also assisted on Kristian Huselius' goal. It was Nash's fifth goal of the season.
Analysis: Nash had 38 goals in 2007-08 and scored 30-plus goals for the third time in five seasons. He is not a big assist guy, but since he has great scoring potential, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his third goal in his last two games in Saturday's loss to the Predators. Nash now has four goals on the season, but has yet to record an assist.
Analysis: Nash had 38 goals in 2007-08 and scored 30-plus goals for the third time in five seasons. He is not a big assist guy, but since he has great scoring potential, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored the game-winning goal in Friday's overtime win at Dallas. It was his 25th game-winning goal, making a shot from the slot on a pass from Jason Chimera with 20 seconds left in overtime, to give the Blue Jackets a 5-4 season-opening victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday. "It was a good pass ... I got it, closed my eyes and fired away," said Nash, the first overall pick in the 2002 draft. "We showed a lot of character to come back."
Analysis: Nash had 38 goals in 2007-08 and scored 30-plus goals for the third time in five seasons. He is not a big assist guy, but since he has great scoring potential, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News:The Sports Xchange reports the Blue Jackets head into training camp expecting the top two lines to look as such: R.J. Umberger centering wingers Rick Nash and Kristian Huselius, and center Derick Brassard between Fredrik Modin and Raffi Torres.
Analysis: Nash had 38 goals in 2007-08 and scored 30-plus goals for the third time in five seasons. He has played with many different centers and wingers before, so it shouldn't take him long to adjust to Huselius and Umberger. Nash is not a big assist guy, but since he has great scoring potential, he remains a high-end Fantasy forward.
News:Rick Nash picked up an assist, his 29th of the season, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 on Wednesday night. In addition of being one helper short of 30 for the season, Nash also needs two more goals to reack 40.
Analysis: If he makes it to 40 goals, it is the second time Nash reaches the mark in his career. Nash has points in seven of the last eight games (3 goals, 8 assists).
News:Rick Nash's 38th goal was the lone score for Columbus in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. Columbus only had 12 shots on goal which were the fewest at home in franchise history.
Analysis: Nash needs two more goals to reach the 40 plateau for the second time in his career. Nash had 41 goals in the 2003-04 season. Nash has poins in six straight games.
News:Rick Nash had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Calgary Flames 3-0 for their second straight win on Tuesday night. Just 3:26 into the game, Nash took a long pass in stride from Dan Fritsche, skated by defenseman Dion Phaneuf and snapped a shot from the left circle that handcuffed goalie Miikka Kiprusoff. The puck slid across the goal line for Nash's 36th of the season. Columbus is seven points out of the eighth playoff spot in the Western Conference.
Analysis: Nash has assisted on Manny Malhotra's past four goals, scored two each in the last two games. Nash has points in four straight games and is back to being a high-end Fantasy forward.
News:Rick Nash, playing his first game since being named Blue Jackets captain, scored his team-leading 36th goal as Columbus lost 6-3 against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. The Blue Jackets have won only one of nine home games. Nash also was robbed by Patrick Lalime from close up with under a minute left in the second period.
Analysis: Nash is the fifth captain Blue Jackets' history. He has been rolling since February, with 16 points (10 goals) in his last 18 games. He is back to being a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, the first selection in the 2002 entry draft, had two assists Sunday against the Lightning and now has 58 points, a new career high. He has 23 assists on the season with his career-high being 30.
Analysis: Nash struggled for most of December and January, but has been rolling along since February. He has 15 points (nine goals) in his last 17 games. He is back to being a hogh-end Fantasy forward.
News:Rick Nash had his five-game points streak snapped on Tuesday as the Columbus Blue jackets lost 1-0 at Calgary.. Nash remains one point away from matching his career high (57).
Analysis: After a pretty quiet January and first third of February, Nash now has 11 points in his last 11 games, including seven goals. People still think he has the ability to put up 70-80 points on a consistent basis, but he might never get there with the Blue Jackets. He remains a must-start forward in all formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 35th goal of the season on Sunday and is now only one point away from tying his single-season best total of 57 points set in both 2003-04 and 2006-07.
Analysis: After a pretty quiet January and first third of February, Nash now has 11 points in his last 10 games, including seven goals. People still think he has the ability to put up 70-80 points on a consistent basis, but he might never get there with the Jackets. He remains a must-start forward in all formats.
News:Rick Nash scored his 33rd goal in the first period to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 3-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. That gives Nash five goals in the last seven games. Blue Jackets, who are trying for their first playoff bid since joining the league, finished a 3-2 road trip with its second straight win in Canada, including a 3-2 win in Ottawa on Thursday. The Blue Jackets were 12th in the Western Conference through Friday, four points behind Vancouver for the eighth and final playoff spot.
Analysis: Nash now has points in six of his last seven games and is starting to turn it on again after struggling at times in December and January. Consider Nash a high-end Fantasy option as he is owned in 100 percent of leagues.
News:Rick Nash scored in regulation and in a shootout Thursday night to help the Columbus Blue Jackets rally for a 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Nash tied the game just over four minutes into the third when he took a pass from Fredrik Modin and snapped a shot past Ray Emery. He now has 32 goals on the season and four in his last six games.
Analysis: Nash now has points in five of his last six games. He is starting to heat up once again after struggling at times in December and January. He still remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News:Rick Nash scored his 31st goal, his fourth short-handed, for Columbus during a 5-1 loss Sunday against the Blues. Nash was cherry-picking at the Blues' blue line and skated in alone at 15:38 of the first, throwing several moves at Manny Legace before tapping in a forehand to tie it at 1. Jan Hejda's clearing effort deflected off Brewer's stick, taking a detour on its way to Nash. It's the second short-handed tally in February for Nash, who has six goals in six games against the Blues this season.
Analysis: Nash also managed to extend his points streak to four games Sunday. He has three goals and three assists in that span. Nash's numbers haven't been as consistent as early in the season, but he might be starting to heat up once again. He still remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News:Rick Nash had a goal and two assists and the Columbus Jackets beat the Red Wings 5-1 on Friday night, handing NHL-leading Detroit its fifth-straight loss. Nash opened the scoring with his 30th goal when he put in a rebound on the power play 7:29 into the game.
Analysis: Nash has points in the last three games and remains on pace for a career-high in points, but seems to be back on track in producing. He can be considered a high-end Fantasy player.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a power-play goal at 16:56 of the second period Sunday during a 3-2 shootout loss to Los Angeles. Nash beat Dan Cloutier with a low shot for his 29th to tie it 2-all. It was also his third goal in four games.
Analysis: Nash's numbers have really thinned out since Dec. 1. He started with 27 points in 25 games. He has since managed just 19 points in 31 games. is still on pace for a career-high in points, but should probably be taken down a peg in Fantasy leagues until he breaks out again.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored for the first time since the All-Star break Wednesday when he managed two goals in a 4-3 loss to the Capitals.
Analysis: Nash now has 45 points in 53 games this season, but only has 14 points in his last 25 games after really struggling in December. He is still on pace for a career-high in points and should break out of his funk soon. Continue to treat Nash as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Columbus could use Rick Nash snapping out of his recent funk Tuesday against the Capitals. The All-Star left wing, who leads the team with 26 goals and is second with 43 points, hasn't recorded a point in four games.
Analysis: Nash hasn't been able to put a point on the board since recording a hat trick in the All-Star game. He has 26 goals on the season, but just 10 have come since Dec. 1. He is still on pace for a career-high 64 points and should break out of his funk soon. Continue to treat Nash as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored three times during the 56th All-Star game, but it wasn't enough as the Eastern Conference won 8-7. Real early it looked as though it would be a night for the West when Nash scored the first of his three goals a record-quick 12 seconds into the game. But the East took charge with five straight, including two by Alex Ovechkin. Nash nearly became the fifth straight All-Star MVP winner from the losing side, instead ceding the award to Hurricanes C Eric Staal, who had two goals and one assist.
Analysis: Nash has started to open up the scoring again after going cold in mid-December. He has 26 goals on the season, but just 10 have come since Dec. 1. He is still on pace for a career-high 68 points and on pace to tie his career-high 41 goals, which he set in 2003-04. Continue to treat Nash as a high-end Fantasy forward.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 26th goal of the season Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars. Nash now has five points in his last four games.
Analysis: Nash is now only one goal behind his total of 27 last season and is starting to show some of the form that we all know he is capable of. He's on pace for a career-best 69 points this season. He remains a must-start forward in all Fantasy formats.
News:Rick Nash scored with 21.5 seconds left to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to their fourth straight win, 4-3 over the Phoenix Coyotes on Thursday. Nash took a long outlet pass from Michael Peca just outside the Phoenix blue line and outmaneuvered defensemen Keith Ballard and Derek Morris before faking Mikael Tellqvist to the ice and firing into the open left side of the net. Nash took his 1,000th career shot during the first period. Nash finished with two goals and an assist.
Analysis: Nash started the season with high hopes but hit a slump in December. He now has 25 goals and 17 assists and remains a high-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored for the second straight game against the Blues, although this time was in a 6-4 win. On Tuesday, Nash had the only goal in Columbus' 6-1 loss at St. Louis.
Analysis: Nash started the season with high hopes but hit a slump in December. He now has 23 goals and still remains a high-end Fantasy option at this time.
News:Rick Nash scored three times to break out of a goal-scoring slump and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 on Monday. Nash, who hadn't scored a goal in eight games dating back to a two-goal performance on Dec. 5, was on the right side of the net when defenseman Duvie Westcott's shot dribbled his way. Nash went to his backhand and slid the puck past goalie Dwayne Roloson with 3:21 left in the game for his 20th goal of the season. Nash scored a short-handed goal in the second period to give the Blue Jackets a 2-1 lead, and added an empty-netter with seven seconds left.
Analysis: What a way for Nash to break out of a horrible goals slump. He started the season with such promise but hit the skids in December. Let's hope he can piggyback some success off his three-goal performance. He still remains a high-end Fantasy option at this time.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash, who had missed the last two games with an inflamed throat, returned to action Saturday night and claimed an assist in a 4-1 win over Carolina. The point ended a career-worst seven-game scoreless streak for the fifth-year player.
Analysis: Nash was having himself a superb season before this ugly drought began and should be starting in pretty much every league at this point, especially as the Jackets play four times in Fantasy Week 14 (Dec. 31-Jan. 6).
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash has gone a career-high six games without a point after failing to tally Friday against the Kings. He did finish at even in 21:35 of ice time. The last time Nash recorded a point was during a two-goal outing Dec. 5 against Colorado.
Analysis: As you can see, this is just not like Nash to be held off the stat sheet. He is actually having the best start to a season in his career with 31 points in 33 games and has emerged as a must-start Fantasy option. Despite his slump, continue to keep him active. He should get going soon.
News:Rick Nash scored two goals in the Blue Jackets' 5-4 win over Colorado on Wednesday in Nationwide Arena.
Analysis: Nash has 31 points in 27 games and is well on his way to a career season. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News:Rick Nash's point-scoring streak ended at six games Monday at Edmonton.
Analysis: Nash has 27 points in 24 games and is well on his way to a career season. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 16th goal of the season during Friday's game against the Wild. He now has a goal in five straight games. He also has four assists in that span.
Analysis: Whatever has gotten into Nash seems to be working. He has 26 points in 22 games and is well on his way to a career season. Continue to start him in all Fantasy formats.
News: LW Rick Nash scored his 15th goal of the season Wednesday against Florida. He didn't score No. 15 until Feb. 14 last season.
Analysis: Nash has a four-game goal streak this season, already his second of four games or longer. He has re-emerged as a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored his 13th goal of the season Friday against the Blues with just six seconds remaining in a 3-2 loss. It was his fourth goal in his last seven games.
Analysis: Nash has averaged 54-57 points the last three seasons and appears well on his way to matching or even surpassing those totals with 20 points in 19 games. He has emerged as a must-start Fantasy option.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash tied Friday's game against the Red Wings at 1 early in the second period on a 5-on-3 power play, scoring his 11th goal of the season off a goal-mouth scramble. However, it wasn't enough as Columbus lost 4-1. Nash, who finished with a minus-2 and four penalty minutes, has four goals in his last seven games.
Analysis: Nash has averaged 54-57 points the last three seasons and appears well on his way to matching or even surpassing those totals with 17 points in 15 games. He has emerged as a must-start Fantasy option.
News: LW Rick Nash scored his 10th goal of the season in Sunday's 3-0 win over the St. Louis Blues. Nash has scored a goal in seven of the last nine games.
Analysis: Nash is a solid starter in all Fantasy formats with 10 goals already -- five goals coming in his past six games. Nash sits fourth among all scorers behind Ilya Kovalchuk (12), Henrik Zetterberg (12) and Michael Cammalleri (11).
News: Rick Nash scored into an empty net with 18 seconds left Wednesday, helping end the Kings' four-game winning streak.
Analysis: Nash is a solid starter in all Fantasy formats with nine goals already -- six goals coming in his past six games.
News: It was the type of move a player usually tries late in a long practice. The right situation presented itself in a game for Columbus' Rick Nash, however, and it will undoubtedly be a staple on all the highlight shows. Nash scored in his fifth straight game, this one an almost indescribable goal on a shot between his legs, and the Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Thursday. Ahead 1-0 and on the power play late in the second period, the Blue Jackets worked the puck around the perimeter and had several good scoring chances. Ron Hainsey then tried a slap shot from the blue line that was just wide to the right of the goal. Nash played the ricochet off the boards like Manny Ramirez fielding a ball off the Green Monster, stretching to reach the puck to pull it in and then lifting the shot between his legs and high into the top of the net.
Analysis: Even the Blues were stunned by Nash's outstanding goal. "Nash between the legs top shelf -- it's pretty hard to stop a guy with that size and those hands," defenseman Barret Jackman said. Nash wasn't even sure how he did it. "It was just a perfect situation," said Nash, who has six goals in his five-game streak and eight on the season. "I had to find a way to get the puck up into the net as fast as I could. That was the easiest way to do it." Nash had two goals and two assists in his first four games and has six goals and three assists in the last five. If you were one of those fortunate Fantasy owners that picked up Nash in the middle rounds on Draft Day, pat yourself on the back. He is definitely worth using as a must-start Fantasy option at this time.
News: Nash had two goals -- one on a goal-mouth setup by Michael Peca and another on a mid-air deflection -- and added an assist and Jiri Novotny scored twice to lift the Blue Jackets to a 7-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night. "It's just kind of the way I usually like to play, driving to the net," Nash said. "And we're coming together as a line. We're getting some chemistry."
Analysis: Nash extended his goal streak to four games, giving him five goals and three assists in that span. Nash played left wing with Peca at center and Nikolai Zherdev on right wing. Peca had three assists on Tuesday, and Zherdev scored a goal. Nash will look to stay hot in Thursday's game against St. Louis.
News: Rick Nash had a goal and an assist to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-0 on Friday night. Nash scored in the second period, 62 seconds after he was denied by goalie Ryan Miller on the NHL's first penalty shot of the season. Nash was awarded a penalty shot with nearly eight minutes left in the second period. After accepting a pass at the middle of the Buffalo blueline, he got a step on Henrik Tallinder before the defenseman hooked and impeded Nash's short breakaway attempt. Nash tried to beat Miller with a wrist shot on the stick side on the penalty shot, but the goalie stopped the drive with his blocker.
Analysis: Undaunted by the blocked penalty, Nash scored his fourth goal of the year with 6:50 left in the second on the power play. From behind the goal line, the big forward skated with the puck to the inner edge of the right circle before depositing a wrist shot into the net on Miller's stick side. Nash also picked up an assist in the game. He is off to a great start with four goals, four assists and a plus-1 rating. If you were one of those fortunate Fantasy owners that picked up Nash in the middle rounds on Draft Day, pat yourself on the back. He is definitely worth using as a must-start Fantasy option at this time.
News: Rick Nash was able to play in Wednesday's game against the Stars despite missing practice on Tuesday due to a groin injury. He scored a goal and assist while posting a plus-2 rating in 19:04 of ice time.
Analysis: It appears Nash will be able to play through the minor ailment, so he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. The Jackets will next be in action on Friday against the Sabres in Buffalo.
News: Rick Nash had two goals and a career-best four points and Pascal Leclaire stopped 28 shots to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the road-weary Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Friday. Nash took six shots in the game and finished with a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: Nash has been nowhere near the guy who scored 41 goals in 2003-04 the last two seasons. He looked every bit of that guy on Friday. Let's hope the trend continues. If you were one of those fortunate Fantasy owners that picked up Nash in the middle rounds on Draft Day, pat yourself on the back. He is definitely worth using as a No. 2 or No. 3 Fantasy forward at this time, but might develop into a No. 1 Fantasy forward before the season ends.
News: The Columbus Dispatch is reporting Sergei Fedorov has been promoted to the team's top scoring line to skate with Rick Nash and David Vyborny. Coach Ken Hitchcock is giving the veteran a chance to once again become Fantasy relevant again.
Analysis: Nash has been a little disappointing over the past two seasons, as he has been unable to stay healthy and on the ice. He has the chance to lead this league in goals and proved that once before. However, he seems to become a little disinterested at times, which is probably a result of all the losing in Columbus. He has so much talent and is still a must-start in all Fantasy leagues heading into 2007-08.
News: TSN.ca is reporting Nikolai Zherdev will see time during the preseason centering a line consisting of Rick Nash and David Vyborny. "We're going to experiment with a line for the first week to 10 days of training camp that no one's seen before," Ken Hitchcock said. "It's not going to be cast in stone, but we've talked to the three players involved and we want to see how this looks on the ice."
Analysis: Nash has been a little disappointing over the past two seasons, as he has been unable to stay healthy and on the ice. He has the chance to lead this league in goals and proved that once before. However, he seems to become a little disinterested at times, which is probably a result of all the losing in Columbus. He has so much talent and is still a must-start in all Fantasy leagues heading into 2007-08.
News: Rick Nash scored a goal, added an assist and he posted a plus-3 rating in Saturday's game at Los Angeles.
Analysis: Nash has scored six goals, 11 points and a plus-4 rating in the past nine games. He remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Rick Nash scored two goals to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets a 4-3 win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night. He also had an assist in the game. He now has six goals in his last seven games.
Analysis: Nash hasn't had many points since the calendar year turned and is more of a middle of the road Fantasy option at this time.
News: Colorado goaltender Peter Budaj nearly blanked the Blue Jackets on Tuesday for the second time this season, but Rick Nash scored his 18th and 19th goals in the final two minutes for Columbus.
Analysis: The Jackets haven't been all that great lately, but Nash has five goals and nine points over the past 10 games. He remains a must-start in most Fantasy leagues.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored only his second goal of 2007 in a 4-2 loss to the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday. Nash, who tied for the NHL lead with 41 goals in 2003-04, has only 15 goals this season.
Analysis: Luckily for Fantasy owners, Nash has a chance to get a career-high in assists this season and that has made up for his lack of goal scoring. He currently is on a three-game points streak (one goal, three assists) and remains a high-end Fantasy option.
News: D Bryan Berard and LW Rick Nash each had a pair of assists in Sunday's game against the Blackhawks. Berard posted a minus-1 rating and Nash had a minus-2.
Analysis: Nash has managed just one goal over the past 17 games dating back to Dec. 22. He also had just six points (1 G, 5 A) during the span until the two-assist game on Sunday. This also marked his first multi-point game dating back to Dec. 18. Despite the recent struggles, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports coach Ken Hitchcock mixed up his lines with the return of Nikolai Zherdev from a severe chest cold. Nikolai Zherdev joined Sergei Fedorov and Fredrik Modin on the top scoring line. Dan Fritsche is centering the second line with Rick Nash and David Vyborny.
Analysis: The third line consists of Anson Carter-Jason Chimera-Alexander Svitov and the checking line is made up of Gilbert Brule-Manny Malhotra-Jody Shelley. Nash remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues, especially with David Vyborny who he seems to really gel with.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports Rick Nash will be skate with Gilbert Brule and Fredrik Modin, as coach Ken Hitchcock has decided to move Sergei Fedorov to a line with Alexander Svitov and David Vyborny. "I think Freddy and I complement each other and maybe we’ll open up more room for Bru to operate," Nash said.
Analysis: Nash remains a solid play regardless of his linemates, although his presence makes them a lot better. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: LW Rick Nash broke a nine-game skid without a goal Friday, scoring the Blue Jackets' first goal in a 3-2 win over Buffalo. Nash, fresh off a two-goal, two-assist performance in the All-Star Game, scored his 14th goal of the season.
Analysis: Nash remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite his recent scoring troubles. Perhaps his performance in the All-Star game will be a catalyst for him to turn things around.
News: Rick Nash, the Blue Jackets' lone All-Star, had two goals and two assists and was named the second star of the game on Wednesday for the Western Conference.
Analysis: Rick Nash has gone without a goal in the past nine games heading into the All-Star break and he has just managed three assists and a minus-7 rating during the unimpressive stretch. Nash still has 13 goals and 30 points through 41 games at the break and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite his recent scoring troubles.
News: Rick Nash has gone without a goal in the past nine games heading into the All-Star break and he has just managed three assists and a minus-7 rating during the unimpressive stretch.
Analysis: Nash still has 13 goals and 30 points through 41 games at the break and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues despite his recent scoring troubles.
News: Blue Jackets star Rick Nash returned to Columbus' lineup Thursday night in Nashville after missing five games because of a back injury. He recorded four shots on goal and a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: The left wing, activated from injured reserve, has 13 goals and 17 assists in 39 games this season. He was the only Columbus player selected to the Western Conference team for the NHL All-Star game. Consider activating him for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Rick Nash (back) was a surprise participant in practice on Monday, according to the Columbus Dispatch, but he did not play in Tuesday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Nash appears near a return, but he should be kept reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially prove his healthy in consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash remained on injured reserve Saturday against the Predators.
Analysis: Consider Nash an injury-risk start for the upcoming scoring period (Jan. 15-21). He is eligible to come off injured reserve, but the team has not given him the green light to return.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports Rick Nash (back spasms) is eligible to return from injured reserve on Saturday. He has not yet been given the green light or been ruled out for the second half of the home-and-home against the Predators.
Analysis: Nash is likely a gametime decision based on how he feels Saturday morning and reacts throughout the day.
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets placed Nash on injured reserve on Thursday due to back spasms. The club recalled Alexandre Picard from Syracuse of the AHL to replace Nash.
Analysis: Nash is still considered just day to day, so it is possible he might return as early as Friday's game at Nashville. If he can return over the weekend, get him in the lineup for Fantasy Week 16 (Jan. 15-21).
News: Rick Nash (elbow) was out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Blues, missing his second consecutive start.
Analysis: Nash remains day to day. Reports earlier in the day had him likely to play, but obviously that was not the case. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: TSN.ca reports Rick Nash was forced to miss Saturday's game at San Jose due to back spasms.
Analysis: Nash is considered day to day. It appears safe to keep him in active lineup for Fantasy Week 15 (Jan. 8-14) in all leagues.
News: Rick Nash scored a goal and added an assist with a plus-1 rating and three shots on goal in Monday's game against the Red Wings in 19:35 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has posted five multi-point games in his past six, posting five goals and 11 points during the impressive span.
News: Rick Nash and Dan Fritsche each scored twice and the Blue Jackets set a franchise record with five power-play goals to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Sunday night. "It's that snowball effect, especially if we continue to buy into Coach Hitchcock's system," he said.
Analysis: Nash recently ended a five-game scoreless streak and he now has two goals and two assists in the past two games. Despite his inconsistencies this season, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: After missing two games because of a groin injury, Blue Jackets LW Rick Nash scored a goal on Friday and finished with a minus-1 rating.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Nash back into your Fantasy lineup. Nash has been struggling somewhat to start the season, but perhaps a goal off an injury will light a fire under him. Consider him a solid Fantasy starter in any format.
News: LW Rick Nash missed his second consecutive game Wednesday with a sore groin.
Analysis: Nash has been struggling this season with only six goals in 18 games. Perhaps his groin injury had slowed his down this year and that explains his poor production. Keep Nash benched until he returns to the lineup and shows no lingering problems.
News: Columbus LW Rick Nash, who left Saturday's game against Nashville with a sore groin, didn't play again on Monday against the Predators.
Analysis: Nash has been struggling this season with only six goals in 18 games. Perhaps his groin injury had slowed his down this year and that explains his poor production. Keep Nash benched until he returns to the lineup and shows no lingering problems.
News: Rick Nash scored a power play goal and finished with six shots on goal in 16:14 of ice time in Thursday's game at St. Louis.
Analysis: Nash lit the lamp for the first time since Oct. 9, a span of nine games. Despite his rough stretch, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues due to his ability to rack up points in bunches.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports head coach Gerard Gallant shook up his lines in practice on Tuesday, pairing Fredrik Modin, Rick Nash and David Vyborny on the team's second scoring line.
Analysis: Nash has posted just three goals, six assists and a minus-6 rating through the first 12 games this season. The Columbus offense has been anemic and Nash is not helping any. He has not scored a goal in nine games dating back to Oct. 9, managing just three assists and a minus-7 during the stretch. Despite the ineptitude, he remains a must-start due to his ability to score points in bunches.
News: Rick Nash has failed to light the lamp in the past seven games, which is part of the reason the Blue Jackets are just 1-6 during the stretch.
Analysis: Don't get too antsy and do something crazy like drop the NHL's league leader in goals in 2003-04. He has the ability to score in bunches, so hang tight and put up with his tough run right now.
News: Rick Nash tallied an assist, but did not score, against Colorado on Wednesday.
Analysis: Nash is without a goal in seven games, the longest drought of his career. He scored a combined total of 72 goals in his past two full seasons, so keep the struggling sniper in your starting lineup for now.
News: Rick Nash scored a goal (3) and added two assists with a plus-1 rating and four shots on goal in 18:04 of ice time in Monday's game against the Coyotes.
Analysis: Nash has a three-game point streak to start the season, posting six points (3 G, 3 A) during the stretch. This is certainly a lot better than last season when he was nicked up in the early portion of the season due to a high ankle sprain and then a sprained knee.
News: LW Rick Nash scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets rallied from a two-goal deficit with five straight goals, and then held for a 5-4 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
Analysis: This is the kind of production Nash owners want to see on a regular basis. He is a must-start Fantasy player on most nights.
News: Rick Nash scored three goals in Friday's game at Detroit, along with 10 shots on net in 21:01 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has posted 10 points (8 G, 2 A) and a plus-3 rating over the past six games, helping out his Fantasy owners at the most important part of the season in head-to-head leagues.
News: Rick Nash scored a pair of goals with a plus-1 rating and five shots on net in Tuesday's game against the Sharks.
Analysis: Nash has posted 13 points (7 G, 6 A) with a plus-2 rating over the past 10 games. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Nash scored a goal and added an assist with a minus-1 rating and two shots on goal in Sunday's game against the Ducks in 20:43 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash remains a top Fantasy option in all leagues.
News: Nash scored a goal and he had an assist with three shots on goal in Wednesday's game at Chicago in 21:59 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has posted six points (3 G, 3 A) during his current four-game point streak. He remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Nash picked up a goal in Tuesday's game at St. Louis with three shots on goal in 18:32 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has 15 points (7 G, 8 A) over the past 15 games. If he can give his Fantasy owners a point per game during the stretch run, that is all they can ask.
News: Rick Nash has posted 17 goals, which is good for second on the Blue Jackets despite the fact he has played in just 30 games. He also has 11 assists and an even rating.
Analysis: Nash has been outstanding for the Blue Jackets, but hopefully he did not lose confidence playing for Team Canada. He was in coach Pat Quinn's doghouse over in Turin, but it is doubtful that will carry over to his play in the NHL.
News: Rick Nash scored a pair of goals in Monday's game at Vancouver to go along with a plus-1 rating.
Analysis: Nash has three goals and two assists over the past five games following a four-game scoreless stretch. Nash has been a bit inconsistent recently, but he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: For the first time in five games, Rick Nash was able to pick up a point with a goal vs. Minnesota on Friday.
Analysis: Nash now has 13 goals, but he's been of little help to Fantasy owners lately. In his last six games, he's managed a a measly minus-3 rating and he has just two points with two goals.
News: Nash scored a goal and had an even rating in 15:06 of ice time with four shots on goal in Monday's game against the Rangers.
Analysis: Nash has lit the lamp in eight of the past nine games, posting nine goals and seven assists during the impressive stretch.
News: Rick Nash scored a goal and added two assists and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's game against the Penguins in 14:53 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has scored goals in six straight games, posting seven goals and five assists and a plus-4 rating during the impressive span. Ladies and gentlemen, Rick Nash is 100 percent and officially back.
News: Rick Nash scored a goal, added an assist and had a plus-2 rating in 14:18 of ice time in Sunday's game at Phoenix.
Analysis: Nash scored six goals and added three assists during his current five-game goal streak. Needless to say, he has re-emerged as a must-start in all Fantasy leagues and appears to finally be 100 percent healthy.
News: Nash scored a goal with a plus-1 rating in Monday's game at Detroit in a season-high 17:54 of ice time.
Analysis: Nash has scored in each of the two games he has played since returning from injured reserve on Dec. 17. He is back and better than ever. Consider making a trade for him right now before he starts putting up All-Star type numbers and his value skyrockets again.
News: The Blue Jackets activated Rick Nash (knee) off of injured reserve on Saturday. He was in the lineup against the Predators and was able to score a goal.
Analysis: It appears safe to get Nash back into your active Fantasy lineup in all leagues for the upcoming scoring period.
News: According to the Columbus Post-Dispatch, Rick Nash (knee) could be back on the ice tonight at Nashville. "It’s up to him," coach Gerard Gallant said. "He’s going to try to get ready for the game, but we’ll see how he’s feeling. The decision is totally in his hands. I want to make sure he’s 100 percent with it."
Analysis: He'll be a game-time decision, but even if he doesn't play tonight he should be back for the Dec. 20 game at Detroit. Keep him reserved until he can play without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports Nash (sprained left knee) has resumed skating and has not reported any problems over the past four days.
Analysis: Nash is targeting a return to the lineup on Dec. 20 at Detroit. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he is able to officially return and skate in consecutive games without any problems. The team is being extremely careful with their franchise star to make sure he does not return earlier only to aggravate the injury.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports Nash will be out four to six weeks due to a second degree sprain of his left knee. He suffered the injury in Thursday's game against the Flames. "It’s unbelievable," Nash said. "I was just getting over the ankle and starting to feel comfortable. To go through this, it’s a pretty unbelievable situation to go through."
Analysis: Nash has been placed back onto injured reserve. Nikolai Zherdev will slide up to take his spot on the top scoring line alongside Jan Hrdina and David Vyborny. Do not do anything rash and consider dropping Nash, but obviously reserve him in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Rick Nash (ankle) was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday. He played at Edmonton and was scoreless with two shots on goal in 17:26 of ice time.
Analysis: Despite the scoreless night, it appears safe to get Nash back into the active Fantasy lineup in all leagues.
News: The Columbus Dispatch reports Rick Nash (ankle) is likely to be activated for Tuesday's game at Edmonton.
Analysis: Nash's activation will be a big boost to the Columbus offense, which has posted only 23 goals in 12 games. He might see limited minutes in his first games, as the team gradually eases him back into the lineup.
News: Rick Nash (high ankle sprain) will miss another 12 to 14 days after receiving an opinion from doctors about his injury. "He's going to be immobilized for the next week. Then we'll start therapy again," general manager Doug McLean said. "From what the doctors told me, if we follow this procedure he should be 100 per cent in two weeks."
Analysis: Keep Nash reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially come off of injured reserve and play consecutive games without any lingering effects of the injury.
News: Nash (ankle) remains sidelined and on injured reserve. He was unable to travel with the club to California for their road trip.
Analysis: Unless he gets better and flies to meet the team, he might not be able to play until Oct. 22 against the Red Wings. Keep him reserved until he can officially return.
News: Rick Nash (ankle) was unable to play in Sunday's game at Chicago, missing his second straight game after aggravating his injury in the opener.
Analysis: Nash's status remains uncertain. Keep him reserved in all Fantasy leagues until he can officially return and prove his health.
News: Rick Nash (ankle) was able to play in Wednesday's opener at Washington, but he aggravated his ankle injury and did not play in the third period. He finished with a minus-1 on 11 shifts and only 8:24 of ice time.
Analysis: Coach Gerard Gallant said Nash is "touch and go" for Friday's home opener against the Flames. Consider him day to day and reserve him in daily leagues just to be on the safe side.
News: Rick Nash (ankle) was able to skate on Wednesday. "Twenty minutes," general manager Doug MacLean told the Columbus Dispatch, "and he felt good."
Analysis: Nash remains questionable for the team's regular season opener on Wednesday at Washington.
News: High-scoring Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash is expected to be out at least two weeks after spraining an ankle during a scrimmage.
Analysis: Nash, who tied Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk for the NHL lead in goals in 2003-04, went feet first into the boards on Wednesday. He was helped from the ice and taken to Grant Medical Center, where X-rays revealed no broken bones, the team said. Nash, who had 41 goals in the most recent NHL season, re-signed with Columbus in August, agreeing to a five-year, $27 million contract. He played with Davos of the Swiss league during the NHL lockout last season, scoring 27 goals. He is still worth selecting in the early to middle rounds of Fantasy drafts as a No. 2 or 3 forward.
News: Rick Nash suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday's scrimmage. General manager Doug McLean said Nash hit the boards feet-first during a scrimmage on Wednesday.
Analysis: Nash was taken for X-rays and MRI results will be available on Thursday. X-rays did not reveal any broken bones, so it appears the Jackets averted disaster.
News: Rick Nash has reportedly re-signed for five years with the Blue Jackets.
Analysis: Nash posted 27 goals and 20 assists in 44 games with Davos of the Swiss League in 2004-05. He will be a top scorer in all Fantasy leagues in 2005-06.
News: The Toronto Sun reports Rick Nash is considering an offer to play for Bern of the Swiss League if the NHL has a lockout in 2004-05.
Analysis: Nash also might wind up in the new WHA in the event there is a lockout in mid-September as expected.
News: Rick Nash set a career-high with three assists against Chicago Wednesday.
Analysis: Nash is known for his scoring ability and should be starting in all leagues.
News: Nash scored a pair of goals in Saturday's game with the Kings, ending an eight-game goal-scoring drought.
Analysis: Despite the cold snap, Nash still leads the NHL in goals scored with 33.
News: All-Star and league-leading goal scorer Rick Nash (foot) was in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Analysis: Nash had missed two games before the All-Star break, but he was able to play in St. Paul. It appears safe to keep him activated in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Rick Nash (bruised foot) is out for Wednesday's game at Dallas, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis: Nash's status for the All-Star game on Saturday at St. Paul is unclear. If he is able to play in the game, it will be safe to keep him activated in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Nash (foot) did not make the trip to Phoenix for Monday's game.
Analysis: Nash's status for Wednesday's game at Dallas is unclear. Keep the NHL leader for goals scored reserved until he can officially return.
News: Nash left Saturday's game late in the first period with a bruised foot.
Analysis: Nash is considered day to day. Keep him reserved if you have healthier alternatives.
News: Nash scored his league-leading 31st goal in Tuesday's game against New Jersey. He also added an assist.
Analysis: Nash continues to play well and remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Rick Nash scored his NHL-leading 29th and 30th goals in Saturday's win against Chicago.
Analysis: The All-Star remains a top Fantasy forward, despite playing for lowly Columbus.
News: Rick Nash scored two goals Friday against Los Angeles and continues to lead the NHL in scoring with 27 goals.
Analysis: Nash is an unreal talent and needs to improve his plus-minus rating to become one of the elite forwards in Fantasy hockey.
News: Rick Nash (groin) was in the lineup on Thursday at St. Louis. He was scoreless and a minus-2.
Analysis: Despite the poor night, it appears safe to keep Nash in the active lineup in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Rick Nash was unable to practice on Tuesday. He has a few nagging injuries, including a slight groin tweak. "He has had minor injuries all season, and he has played so much we’re just trying to get him some rest where we can," interim coach Gerard Gallant told the Columbus Dispatch.
Analysis: Nash is expected to play on Thursday at St. Louis. It appears safe to keep the NHL's leading goal scorer activated in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Nash scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's overtime win at San Jose.
Analysis: Nash entered Thursday's game scoreless over his past five games.
News: Rick Nash scored in his fifth straight game Saturday in Colorado. It was his 10th goal in his last nine games, and extended his points streak to eight games.
Analysis: Nash is one of Fantasy Hockey's hottest players right now. He is in the midst of a breakout campaign, so continue to ride him while he's hot.
News: Nash scored his 16th goal of the season Tuesday against Anaheim. He now has a six-game point streak in which he has six goals and two assists.
Analysis: Nash isn't offering much else outside of the goals department, but he's among the best in that area right now. Keep him active in all Fantasy leagues.
News: Nash scored a pair of goals in Thursday's loss at Edmonton.
Analysis: Nash has eight goals in his first 10 games and he has scored at least one goal in each of his past three games.
News: Nahs is questionable for Thursday's game against Nashville. The Tennessean reports that he is still recovering from a hip pointer injury.
Analysis:
News: Nash (hip pointer) missed his second straight game Tuesday against Colorado. He remains day to day, but has minimal Fantasy value in yearly leagues.
Analysis:
News: Nash (hip) did not play on Saturday. He is listed as day to day and Questionable for Tuesday's game against Colorado. Keep Nash reserved until after the All-Star break.
Analysis:
News: Nash left in the second period on Thursday with a hip pointer. He is considered day to day. Nash is useful as a reserve in larger leagues and also in keeper leagues.
Analysis:
News: The Blue Jackets placed Nash on injured reserve on Thursday. The move was made retroactive to Dec. 9 due to a bruised lower back. There is no timetable for Nash's return to the lineup, but he's only useful in keeper leagues.
Analysis:
News: Nash missed Thursday's game against New Jersey with a bruised tailbone. His status is day to day. Nash is only useful as a Fantasy reserve or as a keeper-league player.
Analysis:
News: Nash was named NHL Rookie of the Month for November. He had four goals and five assists in 15 games. Nash is off to an impressive start, but he's still only useful in deeper Fantasy leagues. He's among the best keeper-league players to build around though.
Analysis:
News: Nash returned to action Saturday against Florida after missing Thursday's game with a concussion. He played only 12 shifts for 9:24, however, and isn't getting enough time in the Columbus offense to warrant a starting spot in a Fantasy league. Nash is more useful in keeper leagues.
Analysis:
News: Nash scored his first NHL goal in Thursday's season opener against Chicago before leaving the game in the third period when he was rammed into the boards by Phil Housley. Nash was diagnosed with leg cramps, and is day to day. He remains a top-quality keeper-league prospect, and might be worth picking up in all Fantasy leagues if he can string together a few strong performances.
Analysis:
News: Nash will be the Blue Jackets' third-line left wing in Thursday's season opener against Chicago, skating with Mike Sillinger and Grant Marshall. Nash was Columbus' second-leading scorer in the preseason, but he is still only 18 years old and unproven at the NHL level. He's not a recommended Fantasy starter until he proves he can handle a large scoring load, and is better used in keeper leagues.
Analysis:
News: The Columbus Blue Jackets signed Nash, the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, on Monday, beating the 3 p.m. signing deadline. He had three goals and three assists in five preseason games and will begin the season on Columbus' roster. Nash might have a little Fantasy value in year-to-year leagues, but he is an excellent prospect in keeper leagues.
Analysis:
News: Nash, the first pick in the NHL Entry Draft, has impressed Blue Jackets management during preseason camps and is likely to make the Opening Night roster, according to The Columbus Dispatch. However, he has not agreed to terms with the team, so it's no guarantee. Nash might win a job on the third line with Mike Sillinger and Grant Marshall if he has a good training camp, but he's still a better player to pick in keeper leagues than yearly leagues. Monitor his progress before you consider him as a late-round sleeper.
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