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Feb 6 2013, 03:00 AM
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A saga that started in January ends six months later as Rick Nash gets set to join the New York Rangers, a team that never left its perch as his top trade destination. Anthony Allen Jersey . Discussions between Columbus and New York have been ongoing, but, heated up late last week before coming together on Monday. Many teams in both conferences tried to put a deal together to land Nash, yet, always came away from discussions with Blue Jackets general manager, Scott Howson with the same response... the asking price is way too high. Not wanting to have to invest in another rebuild, Nash asked for the trade, early in 2012, but Columbus needed time to find suitable return for its superstar captain. A tough task given the short list of teams Nash was willing to play for. The Rangers never strayed from their position and would not, under any circumstance, include Derek Stepan, Chris Kreider, Carl Hagelin or Michael Del Zotto. Howson was hopeful the market would change, forcing New York to sweeten the pot. That never happened. Nor did Nash buckle under the pressure of those pushing him to expand his list. If a trade with the Rangers had not gone down there is the possibility both Carolina and Washington would have been added later this week. However, its unlikely the threat of more teams in the mix would have spooked New York to do more. Columbus determined the deal with the Rangers which includes two solid forwards in Brendan Dubinsky and Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixon, projected as a top 4 defenseman and a 1st round draft pick, was the best they could do. But, all involved in this trade were available at the trade deadline and again at the NHL Draft. The only thing that changed from New Yorks standpoint is the date on the calendar. Meanwhile, Wednesdays deadline is fast approaching for the Nashville Predators to decide whether or not to match Philadephias 14-year, $110 million dollar offer sheet for Shea Weber. Nashville ownership is expected to meet again on Tuesday to determine whats best for the organization, however, many around the NHL dont believes the Preds will match and may instead use the compensatory draft picks as trade bait for roster players. A very speculative view, given how guarded Nashville has been throughout the process. Courtney Upshaw Jersey . -- The Miami Heat said Friday the franchise didnt agree with the one-game suspension given to Dwyane Wade for making contact with Charlottes Ramon Sessions earlier this week. Cary Williams Jersey . The 30-minute production features Howard, Stoughton, Martin, and Koe drafting a new third, second, and lead. The mixed teams will compete for $100,000 in prize money during The Dominion All-Star Curling Draft Show Presented by Pintys this weekend live on TSN from Casino Rama in Rama, ON. http://www.thenflravenssuperbowlstore.com/womens-vonta-leach-super-bowl-jersey/ . The veteran wide receiver was awarded to New York off waivers from Seattle on Tuesday as the Jets try to bolster their injured receiving corps with a familiar face. Dennis Pitta Black Jersey .C. -- After about 25 years of hard work and sacrifice, Mike Benevides finally got to run a CFL teams training camp as a head coach Sunday. Ray Rice Youth Jersey . Michel Platini is now suggesting that just about everyone can. All at the same time. The UEFA president revealed a radical plan for Euro 2020 on Saturday that turns the whole concept of hosting major sporting events upside down.LOS ANGELES -- Rajeev Ram beat Chiles Paul Capdeville 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday in the second round of the Farmers Classic at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The 28-year-old American lost only nine points on serve and had 10 aces. Ram dominated the 64-minute match with that serve, winning 85 per cent of his first-serve points (22-26) and 69 per cent on his second serve (11-16). Ram set up a third-round match against third-seeded Leonardo Mayer of Argentina, Mayer had a 6-0, 4-0 lead when Italys Flavio Cipolla retired because of a neck injury. "I just tried to get as many balls in (play) as I could," said Ram, who beat former junior doubles partneer Brian Baker in the first round. Joe Flacco Black Jersey. "I also served well. "Its important to win consecutive matches. Thats what the top guys do. This was an important step for me. Im trying to compete hard and not make too many errors. I dont want to beat myself out there." Ram, from Carmel, Ind., won the singles and doubles titles in Newport, R.I., in 2009, beating two-time Farmers Classic titlist Sam Querrey in the singles final, and made the semifinals there this year. He reached a career-high 78 in the ATP Tour rankings that year. Hes 117th this week and was the last player to get direct acceptance into the 28-man field. ' ' '
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