Rick Nash is easily the biggest trade chip for the New York Rangers. Tons of judgment will be passed on the potential return package the team will receive. However, in order to properly evaluate his value, one must take a look at what it took to acquire Nash in the first place.
Back in 2012, Glen Sather was looking to acquire an impact player prior to the upcoming season. The deal was a long time coming, as Columbus and New York had been communicating since prior to the trade deadline.
When all was said and done, the deal included five players and two draft picks.