If that trade goes through, it's a victory for Glen Sather, who didn't want to give up any player of value.—
Tom Gulitti (@TGfireandice) July 23, 2012

Howson blinked. Dubinsky and Anisimov give him the two NHL forwards he's looking for. It's fair value. Hands were tied.—
Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) July 23, 2012

It's not McDonagh for Gomez — or Manhattan from the Indians for $24 — but that's a heist for the Rangers.—
Peter Botte (@PeterBotte) July 23, 2012

Don't understand why Columbus made this deal. They sure didn't get much for Nash unless I'm missing something here.—
steve simmons (@simmonssteve) July 23, 2012

Columbus didn't get a Top 6 forward or a defenceman for Rick Nash. Please explain, Scott Howson?—
steve simmons (@simmonssteve) July 23, 2012

170 days of waiting for the right deal and this package is the best howson produces. I am really surprised. #snet—
Daren Millard (@darenmillard) July 23, 2012

NYR fans: for the next few months, you'll hear Sather's name a lot on America's Most Wanted. Pay it no mind. Columbus civilian complaint.—
Adam Proteau (@Proteautype) July 23, 2012

Nash deal sounds very fair. You have to give to get.—
Don La Greca (@DonLagreca) July 23, 2012

Nash wanting out of Columbus put Howson in tough spot, no question. But this doesn't seem like nearly enough return for CBJs.—
Helene Elliott (@helenenothelen) July 23, 2012

This is what CBJ GM Scott Howson waited all summer for? Another brutal trade on his part. No top line players and an expendable d-man.—
John Boruk (@JohnBorukCSN) July 23, 2012

http://twitter.com/TGfireandice/status/227479887932440577

The Jackets needed to a hit a home run with this deal. This is not a home run. They had better offers at the trade deadline. #NHL—
Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) July 23, 2012

Scott Howson finally earned contract extension #sarcasm—
Bobby Holik (@holikonhockey) July 23, 2012

A late first round pick, which is what NYR pick will be, is little more than a 20 percent gamble. Most picks 25-30 don't become anything.—
steve simmons (@simmonssteve) July 23, 2012

If that was what Columbus was willing to take for Nash, I'm stunned trade didn't get done before deadline.—
Josh Yohe (@JoshYohe_Trib) July 23, 2012

Easy to say Howson should have done this deal earlier. There was no rush for him. At least he knows this was the best he could do.—
Nick Cotsonika (@cotsonika) July 23, 2012