TSN: Carlo Calaiacovo rumour about Rick Nash (TOR)

[CBJWerenski8]

I can tell you confidently that if he does plan on coming back its either with Columbus (most likely) or with Toronto (which depends on his view of Columbus' chances).

His #1 priority would be to return to Columbus. However, if they aren't in the mix or aren't looking well he would consider Toronto.

(all of this after him feeling better, of course. If he doesn't feel better he won't play.)

 

[WTFMAN99]

If Nash is in your bottom 6 and healthy, he's a solid add.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Wouldn't Nash have to go through waivers if he joins the Leafs after Jan 1?

I believe this is correct

 

[JerseyMike34]

I believe this is correct

Not that I think he's useful, but couldn't he sign on Dec. 28 and then go on IR right away?

 

[Jagemon]

At first I thought this was about Calaiacovo making a comeback

Would propably make that defense better

 

[WhoTagz]

Call me crazy but I want to see one game of Nash Tavares marner

 

[ponder]

If he’s healthy and playing similar to last year, I’d love to sign him to a 1-year deal.

Marleau - Matthews - Nylander
Nash - Tavares - Marner
Hyman - Kadri - Kapanen
Johnsson - Lindholm - Brown

That’s ... pretty nuts.

 

[biturbo19]

That's not even a rumour. That's a guy who used to play as a depth defenceman, speculating about something absurd. If Rick Nash comes back, he's not playing in the minors. He's signing an NHL deal to play in the NHL, if he's healthy and wants to do so. Maybe you get a very brief "conditioning stint" but even that seems farfetched.

 

[indigobuffalo]

Would anyone really want to claim him at this point in his career?

NYI claimed Nabokov to block Detroit.

 

[VikingAv]

Nash is a RD now?

 

[SmellOfVictory]

Not sure if he'd actually help, assuming Nylander comes back and Hyman gets out of the top six then is Nash good enough anymore to actually replace any players in the Leafs top six?

Wasn't very good in the playoffs for Boston imo.

Why the top 6? Nash has to be an upgrade on at least one or two of their bottom 6 wingers; plunk him there.

 

[Field of Dreams]

I cant be the only person who immediately scrolled down until this gif inevitably showed up

 

[Field of Dreams]

Hyman - Tavares - Marner
Marleau - Matthews - Kapanen
Nash - Kadri - Nylander
Johnsson - Lindholm - Brown

Wew lad

 

[TML1967]

Hyman - Tavares - Marner
Marleau - Matthews - Kapanen
Nash - Kadri - Nylander
Johnsson - Lindholm - Brown

Wew lad

Where I think he would help allot is the second unit PP.
Nylander, Marleau, Nash, Gardiner, Kapanen/Johnsson.

 

[MyBudJT]

My lineup would be different than what most have posted....

Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Marleau-Matthews-Kapanen
Leivo-Kadri-Nylander
Nash-Lindholm-Brown

 

[King In The North]

I could see him being tested with Matthews. Good two way guy who's offensive abilities should still be there. Can also grind in the corners.

 

[Danny1237]

Well it feels to me that he isn't coming back, but I think he played a lot better than people gave him credit for last year, and he is very good defensively for a winger. I could see the Leafs having interest in pairing him with Kadri as part of a shutdown line for a playoff run. I think they will want to look for ways to help keep Kadri engaged so that he can contribute. Right now playing with Brown and Leivo he is asked to do too much at 5 on 5, so giving him a good two way winger, and maybe having Kapanen on the other side later in the year, could make for a solid 3rd line that can do damage, but isn't a focal point offensively.

 

[Dominator13]

My lineup would be different than what most have posted....

Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Marleau-Matthews-Kapanen
Leivo-Kadri-Nylander
Nash-Lindholm-Brown

If he's truly healthy, he has no business on the 4th line.

Also a big fat LOL to Leafs fans saying no thanks.

If that's not the definition of a low risk, high reward deal, I doubt know what is..

 

[Spirit of 67]

A) I don't actually think he'll play again.
B) If he does play, a team will make a mistake if they pay for offense.
C) He looks like he can still be an effective player. Heavy on the puck and responsible on the ice.
D) If it's here, I think he's perfect beside Naz.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

My lineup would be different than what most have posted....

Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Marleau-Matthews-Kapanen
Leivo-Kadri-Nylander
Nash-Lindholm-Brown

What has Leivo done to deserve to play above Nash?

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

If he's truly healthy, he has no business on the 4th line.

Also a big fat LOL to Leafs fans saying no thanks.

If that's not the definition of a low risk, high reward deal, I doubt know what is..

This Leaf fan is all for it, I say stack this roster as much as possible

 

[beowulf]

Or, and hear me out, you can score more than your opponent.

Time will tell if it will last especially come playoff time. High scores are fun for the fans that's for sure.

 

[Ratboy]

Where there's smoke there's fire, and the Leafs LW is their weakest forward position. On a good deal I think it makes sense.

 

[janesy12]

**** Nash. Didn't want to come when this team needed him and he was in his prime, now he wants to join when he's past his expiration date.

In all fairness we were a dumpster team when he was a free agent.

 

[janesy12]

If Nash is in your bottom 6 and healthy, he's a solid add.

Not sure why people don't get this. He's a solid addition in a limited role. On a 3rd line with Kadri/Brown he'd be a great piece to add for a cheap contract on a 1 year deal.