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He was the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft.
15 Interesting Facts About Rick Nash
Rick Nash was a dominant power forward, a first overall draft pick, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and the all-time leading scorer for the Columbus Blue Jackets before retiring due to concussion issues.
Position
Left wing
Jersey
#61
Status
Retired
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He earned two Olympic gold medals representing Canada in men's ice hockey.
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He shared the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's leading goal-scorer in his second professional season.
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His jersey number 61 was retired by the Columbus Blue Jackets organization.
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He is the Blue Jackets' franchise career leader in goals, points, and games played.
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He scored a goal in his NHL debut, becoming the eighth first overall pick to achieve this feat.
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He was the youngest player in NHL history to lead the league in goals, accomplishing it at 19 years of age.
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He served as captain for the Columbus Blue Jackets, being named the fifth in team history.
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He announced his retirement from professional hockey at age 34 due to ongoing concussion symptoms.
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He played for HC Davos in the Swiss Nationalliga A during two different NHL lockouts.
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He was named the MVP of the 2007 World Championships, where he also earned a gold medal.
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He scored his 400th career NHL goal in a game against the Vancouver Canucks.
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He was nominated for an ESPY Award in the "Best Play" category for a goal he scored against the Phoenix Coyotes.
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He once scored three unassisted goals in a single game against the Detroit Red Wings, a feat not seen since Maurice Richard in 1948.
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He competed in the 1998 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with the Toronto Marlboros minor ice hockey team.
About Rick Nash
Rick Nash was the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft and played 15 seasons for the Blue Jackets, Rangers, and Bruins. A six-time NHL All-Star and Rocket Richard Trophy winner, he also won two Olympic gold medals with Team Canada. He retired at age 34 due to concussion symptoms and currently serves as Director of Player Development for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy
2004
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Olympic Gold Medal
2010
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Olympic Gold Medal
2014
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Columbus Blue Jackets All-Time Leader in Goals, Points, and Games Played
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Jersey Number 61 Retired by Columbus Blue Jackets
2022
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Rick Nash.
Player Info
Country: Canada
Position: Left wing
Jersey #: 61
Status: Retired
Age: 41 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)
Weight: 219 lbs (99 kg)
Born: Brampton, Ontario
Career Stats
Seasons: 15
Goals: 437
Assists: 368
Points: 805
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2002
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Columbus Blue Jackets HC Davos New York Rangers Boston Bruins
Rick Nash played for 4 different teams during his 15 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2002.