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Rangers-Rick Nash: The waiting is over, not only for the former first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Draft, but for the entire Rangers fan base that has been salivating thinking about Nash playing in the Blueshirt since he was acquired from Columbus back on July 23rd. Described by head coach John Tortorella as "low maintenence", Nash is a true superstar---a seven-time 30+-goal scorer, five-time NHL All Star, and an Olympic Gold Medal winner---and he is expected to boost the Rangers offensive production, which should also free up fellow star winger Marian Gaborik, who, himself, is coming off of a 41-goal season. Nash likely will start the season on a line centered by skilled veteran playmaker Brad Richards, with speedy sophomore Carl Hagelin on the other wing. At the age of 28, Nash is just entering what should be the prime years of his career, and his Rangers debut Saturday is one of the most-anticipated moments in the entire league.
