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    Nash says he’s ready to step up as leader

    The Columbus Dispatch wrote Nash says he’s ready to step up as leader

    Thursday, September 13, 2007

    By Aaron Portzline

    Rick Nash has worked in the offseason to improve his conditioning.

    Rick Nash’s ability to score hasn’t been questioned, not since his 41-goal outburst for the Blue Jackets in 2003-04.

    But Nash’s trajectory toward NHL stardom tilted downward during an injury-filled 2005-06 season, and it leveled off last season, even after Ken Hitchcock took over as coach Nov. 23. Now, on the verge of Blue Jackets training camp, Nash is in the best shape of his life, and he appears poised to reclaim a seat among hockey’s elite.

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    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
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