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

[PatriceBergeronFan]

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

Friendly reminder to you, he was concussed right before the playoffs.

 

[naruto]

Friendly reminder to you, he was concussed right before the playoffs.

Was he playing the playoffs concussed as well?

 

[3074326]

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

How dare he potentially accept a contract someone else offered.

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

He should just have a storybook ending in Columbus, where he can make amends and possibly have his number go in the rafters.

 

[UnleashRasmus]

Bye Nash, I enjoyed you in Columbus when you were at the height of your prime. At this point, eh.

 

[lifelonghockeyfan]

If I'm a GM, why would want to sign a player who "unsure" about playing? Even fewer teams are interested now.

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Was he playing the playoffs concussed as well?

If you don't think players are slow to return to form after concussions even when cleared... well, we've only seen that much for decades now.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Even though he announced this, the Jackets have tabled an offer to him according to Portzline.

The Blue Jackets have touched base with some of the top talents on the market. Sources told The Athletic they made a contract offer to Rick Nash before Nash informed NHL teams that he would wait to decide on playing in 2018-19 and beyond. They also made contact, sources said, with representation for James Van Riemsdyk, who had 36 goals for Toronto last season.

Free Agency: Expect Blue Jackets to play it safe when the...

 

[Mick Riddleton]

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

Everyone else had good things to say about him or wish him well but a few choose to go low, some fans - I dunno, oh wait a sec your bio says proud leaf fan

 

[Seanaconda]

If I'm a GM, why would want to sign a player who "unsure" about playing? Even fewer teams are interested now.

The guy cant score anymore but he always seems to try hard, I doubt effort level will be a problem if he decides to play

 

[justafan22]

Looks like he's retiring, or at the very least taking some time off



I'd assume taking the high road means that he could've easily gotten hurt a few games in and then collected LTIR money.

 

[justafan22]

 

[BatVader]

Good for him.
Respect

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

John Shannon does not know what "taking the high road" means.

 

[vanarchy]

Another great player gone. These last few years have been rough for the kid version of me. Good for Nash.

 

[CraigsList]

Probably a 3 x 5m.

Good luck in your future endeavors Nash.

 

[DJB]

Time to hang em up Ricky...

 

[justafan22]

John Shannon does not know what "taking the high road" means.

I'd guess accepting a contract while being injured so he can collect LTIR money

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

I'd guess accepting a contract while being injured so he can collect LTIR money

It's not taking the high road to not want to sustain head trauma so serious that you cannot function well enough to continue your career.

 

[Peter Griffin]

It's not taking the high road to not want to sustain head trauma so serious that you cannot function well enough to continue your career.

No but it is to turn down guaranteed money, in the form of $15M, if you feel you can't compete at the level you should be to earn that money.

 

[Dipsy Doodle]

No but it is to turn down guaranteed money, in the form of $15M, if you feel you can't compete at the level you should be to earn that money.

Do you think that's why he didn't sign anywhere? They were offering him too much money?

 

[Crede777]

Portzline speculated that his decision on whether or not to retire comes down to how much Columbus is willing to offer and how likely they are to make a playoff run this year.

It's pure speculation though so take that for what it is worth.

 

[Peter Griffin]

Do you think that's why he didn't sign anywhere? They were offering him too much money?

No, because he doesn't know if he can continue his NHL career.

 

[5cotland]

Nash still has loads to offer in this league and will be a great addition to whatever team he signs for.

I would love him back in at NYR. He was a great servant to the organisation and still would be a perfect role model for the younger players.

 

[Ace Card Bedard]

The guy has played 16 seasons and over 1000 games?
Why is anyone surprised he's considering retirement?