Dreger: Rick Nash unsure if he will play next year, will not sign july 1st

[CodeE]

All code for: I'm going to wait for the smoke to clear and sign with a contender once I've seen their roster filled out. I mean, could you see him take the first few months of the season off to focus on his health, then decide to come back into the picture around January or February on a full tank to sign with a Pittsburgh, Boston, or Tampa? Spend time with the family, relax, keep in shape but no contact. Then come on in for the big score in June!

I'm actually surprised more veterans don't go this route. If you're interested in adding a Cup before you retire instead of the $$$, keep in shape, wait until around the trade deadline and then sign with a contender.

It's almost like a lockout-shortened season + guaranteed playoffs. Not even mentioning the lack of fatigue all these other 82-game players get.

 

[HockeyDBspecialist]

Pacioretty getting some value out there, likin' it.

 

[Chips]

Does anyone else remember reading an article a few years back, maybe by Jeremy Roenick, explaining how Rick Nash is a better goal scorer than Ovechkin (at least in that year)?

I know it’s out there, but I can’t find it



Also this is a great read from 2005. Crazy to think how old this forum is

https://hfboards.mandatory.com/threads/rick-nash-vs-alexander-ovechkin.143216/

 

[Devilsrock17]

Rick Nash is a great player no matter what people say about him. Yes he had his fair share of injuries but I don't think that has anything to do with it. I believe he doesn't feel it in his heart to play anymore so if he retires then he had a great career. Wish he would sign to see if he can get a chance at the cup though.

 

[smoneil]

translation

Offer crap wages
reaction--I will wait for better ones

I actually don't think this is a bargaining thing. After his first NYR concussion, he came back timid, and he repeated that with each new concussion. He shied away from contact, kept to the perimeter, etc etc. He seemed REALLY concerned about the whole concussion thing. I can see him being concerned enough to hang them up, but still being reluctant to file the papers (because still no Cup). If anything, I can see him signing mid-season on a bargain contract with a team like Tampa Bay to be a passenger on a Cup favorite.

 

[RalphyDanger]

I think this was goal of the year once upon a time, or if not I remember it being close.

Nashty was always a great player with size and skill, and that puts you in vulnerable positions sometimes. I think he would still be a great player in the NHL, but if he’s ready to hang them up then I can only hope the best for him.

 

[TML1967]

PREDICTION:

Tavares signs with the Leafs, Nash comes to Toronto on a 1 year 'Win A Cup' type contract.

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

(Yes its all in good fun, no it wont happen)

In all seriousness, I have always been a big Nash fan.
Every time he has played for Canada he has been able to do whatever he has been asked to do (multiple times by Mike Babs)
If he retires people will second guess his legacy but they shouldnt.
For like a decade in Columbus he dominated without any support.

 

[Kamiccolo]

Friendly reminder the Bruins gave up a 1st + for this guy lol

 

[krutovsdonut]

i can believe nash can't get a solid offer with so many people chasing tavares and this is a polite way to kick the can down the road a little. he could be the leafs plan b, as one example.

 

[hockeykicker]

Friendly reminder the Bruins gave up a 1st + for this guy lol

and the rangers took matt beleskey

 

[Ori]

I think this was goal of the year once upon a time, or if not I remember it being close.

Nashty was always a great player with size and skill, and that puts you in vulnerable positions sometimes. I think he would still be a great player in the NHL, but if he’s ready to hang them up then I can only hope the best for him.

Yes, I`ve many fond memory of Rick Nash - I hope he and his family take the best decision for him concerning the future and wish him the best.

 

[Jaguar God]

Friendly reminder the Bruins gave up a 1st + for this guy lol

He came in handy aysient your team. The Bruins have enough prospects to make a gamble like that.

 

[Plub]

Did he say it was due to prior concussions or is that HF's assumption?

 

[Viqsi]

Did he say it was due to prior concussions or is that HF's assumption?

It's speculation on the part of some of the folks reporting this news, which HF has picked up on.

 

[Riptide]

When you have 90m in career earnings (not including anything earned overseas during the lockouts or via endorsements), that makes it a pretty easy decision if there's any sort of lingering health concerns cropping up.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

He should retire.

 

[Nakawick]

save a few bucks JR. He might go one year on a team friendly to a contender.

 

[StreetHawk]

When you have 90m in career earnings (not including anything earned overseas during the lockouts or via endorsements), that makes it a pretty easy decision if there's any sort of lingering health concerns cropping up.

Given the horror stories we’ve heard from contemporaries of his in franzen, Boynton, Carcillo in the past month, if he has had multiple head injuries he should really take his time and think about whether he truly desire to come back and play.

 

[Chet Manley]

Would taking a year off to rest his pumpkin help alleviate future concussions and get him healthy enough to play? Not rhetorical, no idea if that works. Just seems sad for him to finish when he could still be an effective player.

 

[bruins4thecup65]

What a bad trade from DS et al

 

[Cassano]

Friendly reminder the Bruins gave up a 1st + for this guy lol

Dudes been cooked for 3+ years. Pure reputation trade.

 

[MikeSteaks]

and the rangers took matt beleskey

@ 50% retained.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

June 28: Flames still have some work to do - Sportsnet.ca

Skip to ~02:34:30

He's turning down $15-$16 mil over 3 years. This isn't about the money.

 

[The Kingslayer]

Still remember his rookie season and now hes talking bout possibly retiring. Damn.

 

[Dumais]

Shocking that Nash is going to retire early... Mr. Oblivious will be a much better hockey player retired instead of wasting everyone's time and money.

Bye cya later