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Jackets give Nash 8 years, reported $62M

(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

Blue Jackets general manager Scott Howson confirmed the signing to The Associated Press on Friday night. The Canadian Press first reported the signing, saying the deal is worth $62.4 million. Nash will make $7 million in 2009-10.

"Rick made a significant statement to Columbus and for Columbus in terms of how he feels about playing here," Howson said. "He loves Columbus; he never wanted to leave. That's what made me so optimistic all along that we could sign him to an extension."

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