Nash is a shit defensive player. He's not captain material. He's the Blue Jackets version of Ovechkin. Give him the C based on talent not merit. He takes shifts off. He cherrypicks. But he is also one of only two Blue Jackets players with over ten points, the other being Vinny Prospal. He still produces. Yes he is partially to blame for the Jackets woes, but he is not some mystical boogeyman that is cursing the team.
Trading Rick Nash is not the answer. That is the pull the plug we're moving out of Columbus answer. Which we may end up seeing.