Blue Jackets Honour Rick Nash With Touching Video Tribute And Ceremony

Watch as the Columbus Blue Jackets honour former forward Rick Nash with a touching video tribute during his jersey retirement ceremony, and then his number 61 is raised to the rafters.
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[@MafiaGuido]

Nash is the reason hockey grew in Columbus. He did everything he could to help the Blue Jackets. Even his trade helped the franchise significantly. You deserve this Rick. Congrats!

[@SuperSailorNightstorm]

Rick Nash was amazing player. I can't get over the fact that he was drafted the year I was born. Happy Retirement Nash

[@Bb23199]

He deserved so much more than Columbus could give him. It’s unfortunate, but he will always be revered and a legend in the city!

[@ll7868]

Has it been 20 years already? Jeez, it feels like I watched that draft no more than 10 years ago.

[@johnwhite5931]

These tributes never get any easier. Almost makes you want to tear up. Congrats on an amazing career Rick and even as a Blues fan its amazing to see what you did for the hockey community

[@russeljohnvillanueva8948]

Remember his goal against the Coyotes. That goal will go down in history as one of the greatest solo goal in NHL. CONGRATS ON A GREAT CAREER, RICK!

[@mariovaccarella6854]

Congratulations, Rick Nash. We still love you here in NY. It's an Honor The Number You Wore was The Year I was Born. Mario Vaccarella

[@davidgoaternak8683]

Wish we could of gotten him a cup in Boston I know how much he meant to the city of Columbus and what he did for hockey there. Congrats on a great career nash!

[@ГосподинКнут]

Болею за "Колорадо". Нэш был классным игроком.

[@Jaymanny88]

Watching him play on the knights was amazing what a player congrats rick

[@ConnorMiller417]

My favorite player. The man who I idolized as a kid. It tore me apart when he was traded. I’m so glad he came home to work for us. And he totally deserves this achievement.

[@veezo2323]

HE WAS A BEAST!!

[@Basinrails]

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS. Thank you for your illustrious career!

[@TheRealJohnJ10]

I’m a huge Rangers fan. This guy gave everything he had when he was traded to NY. I’m very happy This organization is honoring him. 61 forever.

[@JoE-kx7dw]

Watching him play in London was great, he was amazing.

[@KL-qs9bn]

Where does the time go? Definitely does not feel like it was 20 years ago that he was drafted! Congrats on a great career and lasting impact on growing the game of hockey Rick! You get to leave the game with many memories and now purely enjoy your young family

[@Nay-kp6uu]

I love Rick Nash. Always will be one of my favorite players. He was awesome to watch.

[@JacketsLeafs]

🐐

[@TheStupidSeal]

Columbus fans, congrats. You scored huge with Nash. My team in Nashville had the same problem as you guys did, we didn’t exist on the hockey map, and Pekka put us in the map. And for you guys, Nash put you on the map. Congratulations on your first official number retirement. (Maybe 2nd, did they office retire the goalies number? The one who passed on?)

[@jpost4725]

Nah, Kivis banner is just up at center ice for the season. Idk if they plan to move the banner into the Natiowide Arena Concourse after the season, but it won't be up in the rafters after this year.

[@beerleaguehero]

I always liked Rich Nash, a more skilled Eric Lindros type forward in my book. Its funny how his jersey gets raised to the banners or lack of banners in Columbus against the last team he played for the Boston Bruins. Much love for Nash. He'll go down as a great player who never won a Cup unfortunately. Cheers.

[@jazz_line]

Отличный игрок, но первое что мне вспоминается когда ты слышишь его имя это то как он выкинул шайбу в овертайме за пределы площадки в финале чемпионата мира 2008, и русские в большинстве забили и завоевали золото впервые за 15 лет.

[@BlueshirtFan4Ever]

Congratulations to Rick Nash on a terrific NHL career. His jersey retirement is definitely well-deserved. He was a terrific player for when he played for us (Rangers). On behalf of all of us hockey fans especially, including myself... Thank You ☺️❤️🏒🇨🇦🇺🇲

[@SonicWilliamX]

Rangers fan here, Congrats on your career! Especially your time with the Rangers!

[@cavalierfan1995]

i hope sergei bobrovsky becomes the second to the rafters GO JACKETS

[@valencehockey1668]

He's truly making my hometown Brampton proud.

[@BoukPhantom]

Who his the narrator? I recognize him but don't remember his name

[@dgantzbass]

Sean Kuraly

[@BoukPhantom]

@@dgantzbass thaats the guy, thanks

[@llllllll153]

Could’ve had couple cups had he shown up in the playoffs with the rangers lol

[@sherlockgnomes5523]

I should know this but who is the hometown kid who narrates this and got to play with his idol?

[@kingdrakhar8118]

Sean Kuraly. He played with him in Boston in 2018, Rick Nash's final season.

[@shanielcabral]

Good for Rick, he’ll be in an office role soon enough

[@shiKrazyee]

I've never noticed this...but isn't it odd that the "N" is not capitalized on his jersey?

[@nathanviebranz9111]

That’s just how the old font looked

[@andresperez7476]

Wow he put the franchise on the map 😀😃😄

[@Outta-hz1ej]

They said it was the riskiest decision a hockey player ever made. To win a cup, though, you have to put it all on the line. I decided to purposely not score in the first two series just to throw off the teams in the finals. I had been a star name but, after purposely not scoring goals, people forgot about me. It was understandable- with superstars like Brad Richards and Brian Boyle, the Rangers were obviously talented enough to overcome teams from the butthole known as Pennsylvania. I unleashed my fury against the Montreal Canadiens, scoring 4 goals in a four game sweep. I then put the team on my back in the finals, scoring 3 power play goals in the first game. Sadly, the excitement of a power play hat trick killed legendary announcer, Sam Rosen, who screamed until his heart exploded inside his chest. We ended up beating Anaheim in 5 games. It wouldn't have been possible... the goals, the Cup win, the bitches... if I hadn't become the Secret Weapon by not scoring in those first two series. That decision made my career. -Rick Nash, reflecting on his career in 2048

[@seanslater1147]

Why is it a lower cased N though?

[@mikepiccolo32]

Great player

[@NaYzaGai]

Great player

[@rafemanrafeman6705]

Bruins legend

[@TMBpk]

Really?

[@massivecumshot]

If that doesn't light a fire under Laine, nothing will.

[@dylanwynkoop4578]

Like he needs a fire lit under him, he’s been on fire all year