Rick Nash returns to Blue Jackets to join front office as special assistant

Former Blue Jackets’ captain Rick Nash is returning to Columbus as a special assistant to General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen.Nash spent nine of his 15 seasons in the NHL with the Blue Jackets after being selected as the first overall pick in the 2002 draft. He served as a captain from 2008-12.He is the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, goals, assists and points. Nash announced his retirement as a player earlier this year.The Blue Jackets said Nash will assist the hockey oper