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Rangers Trade for Rick Nash
By Kyle Scott
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Well, better keep those fingers crossed for Shea Weber, because the Rangers just got better.
No, Henrik Lundqvist didn’t secure a 10-year sponsorship deal with Sebastian Shaper* allowing for unlimited use of their products. The Rangers acquired Rick Nash in exchange for Brandon Dubsinky and his puffy cheeks, Artem Anisimov and his air gun, Jan Erixon, and a first round pick:
Dubinsky, Anisimov, Erixon and a 1st for Rick Nash.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) July 23, 2012
Yikes. Oddly, the Blue Jackets wanted a massive haul from the Flyers for Nash, yet they accepted a hodgepodge of nonsense from the Rangers. And Brandon Dubinsky.
Now, #WeberWatch continues, because if the Predators match the offer, we’re left with what's currently on the Flyers' website:
*Don't worry, midlings, I had to look that reference up.
H/T to (@TheRealPetrocs)
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.