Sorry Leafs Nation, No Nash For You

“Rick made a significant statement to Columbus and for Columbus in terms of how he feels about playing here,” Howson said. “He loves Columbus; he never wanted to leave. That’s what made me so optimistic all along that we could sign him to an extension.”

The 25-year-old winger from Brampton, who would have been an unrestricted free agent after next season, set career and team highs last season with his 79 points (40 goals, 39 assists) in 78 games.

There had been speculation that the Maple Leafs, among several others, would have been prime buyers for his services if he had entered the free-agent market.

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