Player Discussion Rick Nash

[TimThomas24]

Think he’s been very good not great this series.

 

[Mick Riddleton]

Hope he gets better as we go along. No problem letting him walk next year at this rate.

 

[Chimpradamus]

I've found him and Backes to be disasters recently. Something's gotta give.

Just want one of them to carry the play a bit. Even a few good back to back shifts. I think both may be hurt at this point.

That's what NYR fans thought when he didn't do much in the playoffs. He must have some serious injury. But nope, it was just playoff Rick doing his thing, producing as our 4th liners. As already mentioned, he will be a positive in possession and be good defensively, but don't expect him to produce. His shot is weak and his passing is average. Garbage goals is where he will collect.

He can go scoreless for long stretches, in the playoffs especially, because he has clearly lost his explosive step and isn't even close to be able to beat guys one on one anymore. Goalies know what Rick will do before he does and his patented power move never works (he's at 0/200 during the last couple of years). His reputation is bigger than his name in the current situation. Power forwards don't age with grace.

He could be a great defensive third liner at this point in his career - and be paid as such. Nash could perhaps energize his offensive game if he was better at positioning, but he has always been the go to guy in his career and he positions himself as such. It's no bueno.

 

[Rumpy]

That's what NYR fans thought when he didn't do much in the playoffs. He must have some serious injury. But nope, it was just playoff Rick doing his thing, producing as our 4th liners. As already mentioned, he will be a positive in possession and be good defensively, but don't expect him to produce. His shot is weak and his passing is average. Garbage goals is where he will collect.

He can go scoreless for long stretches, in the playoffs especially, because he has clearly lost his explosive step and isn't even close to be able to beat guys one on one anymore. Goalies know what Rick will do before he does and his patented power move never works (he's at 0/200 during the last couple of years). His reputation is bigger than his name in the current situation. Power forwards don't age with grace.

He could be a great defensive third liner at this point in his career - and be paid as such. Nash could perhaps energize his offensive game if he was better at positioning, but he has always been the go to guy in his career and he positions himself as such. It's no bueno.

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He has been more physical than I thought ...

Overall I like what I’m seeing. He’s a lot better than Jagr was for anyone trying to make that comparison.

If the Bruins make it to the cup he will have 4/5 goals and 7 assists.

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

Simply aghast at these posters who have liked what they've seen from RN61 at this point. Man, how our standards have fallen. We brought this guy in as our "major deadline acquisition". He's been stunningly inconsequential thus far.

 

[TaroTsujimoto]

Needs to find his finishing touch, so many chances that go nowhere

This is normal for Nash the last few years. He's just not a good shooter. You might get a few tap-ins from Nash if you're lucky, but don't expect much from him in the finishing department.

 

[JCRO]

Question, and something I’ve though about these past few games-

When’s the last time this guy has fired a shot in from above the face off dots/circles? He’s definitely attempted it. But I don’t recall one going in thus far as a Bruin.

I’m really starting to wonder about the power (or lack of) behind his shots.. just thinking out loud and wondering if anyone else has noticed this.

It could also factor into his injury prior to the playoffs (I guess). But even before then I don’t recall an instance

 

[Kalus]

Question, and something I’ve though about these past few games-

When’s the last time this guy has fired a shot in from above the face off dots/circles? He’s definitely attempted it. But I don’t recall one going in thus far as a Bruin.

I’m really starting to wonder about the power (or lack of) behind his shots.. just thinking out loud and wondering if anyone else has noticed this.

It could also factor into his injury prior to the playoffs (I guess). But even before then I don’t recall an instance

I wonder if his stick is too long. He has disproportionately long arms so it is easier to handle the puck with a longer stick, but then you lose velocity on your shot.

 

[mmk]

I’m thinking he’ll be this year’s Kaberle.

Not great, not bad, just another name on the Cup whose performance was not consequential to the success.

 

[Bruinfanatic]

I wonder if his stick is too long. He has disproportionately long arms so it is easier to handle the puck with a longer stick, but then you lose velocity on your shot.

Yeah for a big guy ,he sure doesn’t seem to have an over powering shot does he.Lets hope he starts producing,his play has been ok so far,definitely haven’t seen anything so far that would want me to see him back next season.Come on Rick make me want you back.

 

[SPLBRUIN]

Nash does a lot of things well, he just seems to have a hard time putting the puck in the net despite plenty of high grade chances. Hopefully some of these chances will be converted into goals.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

Simply aghast at these posters who have liked what they've seen from RN61 at this point. Man, how our standards have fallen. We brought this guy in as our "major deadline acquisition". He's been stunningly inconsequential thus far.

Ya the price that was paid was a price where you expect GOALS. The main issue is he's currently an expert at hitting goalies in the chest. And if he's not scoring I'd at least hope his advanced possession skills can draw penalties. But that's not happening either.

At this point if a person can point to the money and assets tied up in both Backes and Nash and make a case for it being a savvy expenditure, I'd be quite surprised. Neither is awful, but neither comes close to living up to the cost of acquisition or cap space. And I really hope that changes. Fist pumps if it changes.

 

[mobileusa]

Nash needs some real soul searching. He doesn't seem hungry for the cup. Need to hear, "Nash has really upped his game to another level!"
Only thing they are saying now is....well...nothing

 

[frickinbobby]

Nash needs some real soul searching. He doesn't seem hungry for the cup. Need to hear, "Nash has really upped his game to another level!"
Only thing they are saying now is....well...nothing

reminiscent of Iginla in that regard, imo. now someone will post the stats and i'll go "i know. thx." and we'll get on with our lives.

 

[Number8]

Regardless of whether he puts in goals or not, his presence on the second line makes us much better than with Spooner. He gets opportunities..... and so do his line mates. That means other teams have to defend them.

I know it wasn’t just Spooner in deal...(Lindgren, Spooner, 31st pick) ... however we got rid of a chunk of Beleskey and:

Spooners numbers with Rangers were insane. Insanely good for first 8 games (11 pts).......insanely bad for remaining 12 (3 pts).

 

[Chief Nine]

Regardless of whether he puts in goals or not, his presence on the second line makes us much better than with Spooner. He gets opportunities..... and so do his line mates. That means other teams have to defend them.

I know it wasn’t just Spooner in deal...(Lindgren, Spooner, 31st pick) ... however we got rid of a chunk of Beleskey and:

Spooners numbers with Rangers were insane. Insanely good for first 8 games (11 pts).......insanely bad for remaining 12 (3 pts).

Right. I'd like to make an assessment when we have a lot more to go on. Rick Nash has played 4 playoff games with the Bruins so far, coming off a concussion at the end of the season. I'm not ready to say he can't shoot from more than 3 feet out anymore or he needs to climb a mountain and see a spiritual guru or that he's finished after 3 playoff games.

Let's give it a little time and see what unfolds

 

[BNHL]

Nash has played well but as was reported by some Rangers fans,he is no sniper.

 

[PlayMakers]

He's made some good plays. Had some great steals, but I hear and feel what others are saying. When he picked off that pass high in the zone last night and walked in untouched I couldn't help thinking damn, he had a chance to really put his stamp on the game. Still... goals or no, I like his presence in the lineup.

 

[RedeyeRocketeer]

You typically don't get a whole lot of time in the nhl playoffs is the issue. We're a win from Tampa most likely. Time is not our friend.

 

[BNHL]

Regardless of whether he puts in goals or not, his presence on the second line makes us much better than with Spooner. He gets opportunities..... and so do his line mates. That means other teams have to defend them.

I know it wasn’t just Spooner in deal...(Lindgren, Spooner, 31st pick) ... however we got rid of a chunk of Beleskey and:

Spooners numbers with Rangers were insane. Insanely good for first 8 games (11 pts).......insanely bad for remaining 12 (3 pts).

I think he had 5 in 12

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

He's made some good plays. Had some great steals, but I hear and feel what others are saying. When he picked off that pass high in the zone last night and walked in untouched I couldn't help thinking damn, he had a chance to really put his stamp on the game. Still... goals or no, I like his presence in the lineup.

That play really irked me; when he picked it off, no real urgency, no real net drive, no deke, just a rather weak, lackadaisical shot that he barely got off.

 

[Number8]

I think he had 5 in 12

I may be wrong. Either way, Spooner had two different segments to his final 20 with Rangers. One hot - one fairly tepid. NYR fans went from “what a steal” to “not sure we can/want to spend what he’ll get paid - let’s trade him” pretty quick. I think a lot of B’s fans can relate.

 

[BNHL]

I may be wrong. Either way, Spooner had two different segments to his final 20 with Rangers. One hot - one fairly tepid. NYR fans went from “what a steal” to “not sure we can/want to spend what he’ll get paid - let’s trade him” pretty quick. I think a lot of B’s fans can relate.

I agree. It seems to happen a lot,where new players have a momentary jump in production.

 

[Mainehockey33]

I may be wrong. Either way, Spooner had two different segments to his final 20 with Rangers. One hot - one fairly tepid. NYR fans went from “what a steal” to “not sure we can/want to spend what he’ll get paid - let’s trade him” pretty quick. I think a lot of B’s fans can relate.

They sure can, because the guy they traded Spooner for has 4 points in his last 12 games.

 

[LouJersey]

he went from a guy I wanted around a couple years to next......