The Columbus Blue Jackets are promoting the best player in their history to a new role in time for the 2024-25 NHL season. Rick Nash, who was selected with the first overall pick in the 2002 NHL Draft by the Blue Jackets and set several team scoring records as captain during his playing days, has been named the new president of hockey operations.

The Columbus Blue Jackets today named Rick Nash to the position of Director Of Hockey Operations. The team also announced that Zach Abdou has been hired as Senior Manager of Hockey Operations and Basil McRae will serve as Director of Pro Scouting.

CBJ President and General Manager Don Waddell said Nash is an intelligent person who plays an important role in the club.

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Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell announced today that Rick Nash has been named the director of hockey operations for the club. In addition, Zach Abdou has been hired as senior manager of hockey operations and Basil McRae will serve as director of pro scouting.

A former Columbus Blue Jackets player who became the first in team history to have his jersey retired has been named the club’s new director of hockey operations. Rick Nash has been appointed to the role and will be involved in all aspects of the team’s hockey operations department and will

Rick Nash continues ascending the ladder within Blue Jackets' executive suite in new role as hockey operations director.

Columbus Blue Jackets President and General Manager Don Waddell has made a big announcement regarding management. There have been a number of additions. The biggest addition is Blue Jackets legend Rick Nash.