Rick Nash, New York City Ranger

Rick Nash is the kind of player that can improve any team and despite New York's moving Anisimov and Dubinsky, their roster continues to remain impressive. Columbus' loss of their star player to me, seems as though they may have picked the short straw in this deal. Considering the other list of prospects for Nash's decision in Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, San Jose, and Philadelphia you'd have to think they'd want more than some brute force and flashing antics in return for their leading scorer and Rocket Richard winner. It is another rebuilding franchise, hoping for two first round picks in 2013 to fill their forward lines. 

Nash's excitement for pre-season training seems to inspire a new fire in him that I cannot wait to see on the ice in a new set of red, white, and blue. 

Alexander Semin for 1 year/7 milllion?!

Carolina, you better hope this investment pays off. At 28, Semin has played in Washington for his entire NHL career, and even with rumored offers to play in Russia his commitment to stay is obvious. We will have to see how he fairs without Ovechkin at his side. Now, let's think of the possible line combinations. I can see Jeff Skinner centering his line with J. Staal? Or maybe make him the third wheel with the Staal brothers on the first line. Of course, Jordan would be centering just like the Team Canada days when Eric takes a wing to support, as most talented players have the ability to flourish in many positions. 

You have to wonder about Washington's position after his decision as well, forgetting about the outrageous amount of money he's making for a single year deal. After resigning Mike Green to a new 3-year deal and Ovechkin's low impact in the past year, how are they going to replace the fire power up front? I can sense something big coming from the Capitals organization.