Confirmed with Link: Riley Nash 1 year 750k

[DJBiffWPG]

Just piling on at this point but that’s a perfect depth piece add by Chevy.

 

[Sweech]

Not that I necessarily agree with it but given how Maurice likes to deploy his lines I think a player like Nash can pull it off perfectly,

 

[garret9]

Nash >> Thompson
If that's the role he's in, then that's a great grab... if he's not played above the 4th line.

Then again, I said the same thing about Forbort as a #3LD... but then they used him as a #2LD.

 

[untouchable21]

I called Nash as one of the veteran UFA targets in the Trade Rumours/Free Agent thread this morning.

 

[WpgSteve]

I think this is actually an interesting signing.

Not because of the impact he will make - I actually think he is a “won’t hurt you” type of player. But, is this a “small” signal that maybe we are turning around the guys won’t play in Winnipeg narrative?

I don’t want to overplay it, but I know that this player is respected in the league, and certainly could have gottten a $750k contract somewhere else. Not sure he factors in, but kinda like the signing

Winnipeg is a good place to turn your career around. The scouts find good players on the trash heap for cheap, they play well and go on to sign big deals (eg Forbert, Lewis, Thompson).

I think Winnipeg may be ahead of the curve when it comes to the "money puck" stuff. Also credit Maurice. Whatever he says to these guys seems to get them going.

 

[WolfHouse]

Winnipeg is a good place to turn your career around. The scouts find good players on the trash heap for cheap, they play well and go on to sign big deals (eg Forbert, Lewis, Thompson).

I think Winnipeg may be ahead of the curve when it comes to the "money puck" stuff. Also credit Maurice. Whatever he says to these guys seems to get them going.

I really wouldn't say that Lewis and Thompson went on to sign big deals...

 

[sipowicz]

Our new 4th line C, maybe even a young'n will end up beside him on that line!?

 

[Jetsfan79]

Is there any press availability scheduled for Riley?

 

[Al Camino]

Good add for league minimum. Hopefully PoMo shows some restraint and doesn’t put him on the third line.

 

[lanky]

4th line RW here obviously or 3rd line RW.

I don't understand why it's obvious that he plays RW as a Jet instead of C. Feel free to explain.

 

[WaveRaven]

Inked onto the starting roster for sure.

 

[kcin94]

I don't understand why it's obvious that he plays RW as a Jet instead of C. Feel free to explain.

We have plenty of centers but Ehlers/Wheeler as the only players that have played RW consistently. Hence I would assume he's a RW first.

 

[Mathil8]

I don't understand why it's obvious that he plays RW as a Jet instead of C. Feel free to explain.

Based on our roster makeup and the prospects that are ready to step into a fourth line roll it just makes sense. Gustafsson has long been being groomed for the fourth line C position. He got top line minutes with the moose last year even though he could have been up with the big club, likely so we don't immediately pigeon hole him for a role and gave him a chance to develop the offensive side of his game. Meanwhile on RW we have no prospects ready to go, hell even for veterans we have very few right shooting options. It's the most logical outcome then to expect a Harkins Gus Nash fourth line to start next year barring any more signings.

 

[Mathil8]

The best part of the Nash signing (other than him being a decent option, right-handed, and 750k) is that he is a great PK option. After Lowry and Copp (or is FA replacement if he isn't re-signed), we don't really have any forwards who have spent a significant amount of time on the PK. I'm curious who gets the fourth regular forward spot on the PK: do we groom a rookie for that roll (Harkins, Gus, Ves) or do we put in a veteran who has not historically been used in that role?

 

[B33R LEAGUE]

A former teammate and familiar face for Dubois. Thats cool with me.

Hopefully he can help Dubois feel more comfortable out there.

 

[Classic16]

The best part of the Nash signing (other than him being a decent option, right-handed, and 750k) is that he is a great PK option. After Lowry and Copp (or is FA replacement if he isn't re-signed), we don't really have any forwards who have spent a significant amount of time on the PK. I'm curious who gets the fourth regular forward spot on the PK: do we groom a rookie for that roll (Harkins, Gus, Ves) or do we put in a veteran who has not historically been used in that role?

Out of everyone my guess is probably Toninato.

 

[untouchable21]

The best part of the Nash signing (other than him being a decent option, right-handed, and 750k) is that he is a great PK option. After Lowry and Copp (or is FA replacement if he isn't re-signed), we don't really have any forwards who have spent a significant amount of time on the PK. I'm curious who gets the fourth regular forward spot on the PK: do we groom a rookie for that roll (Harkins, Gus, Ves) or do we put in a veteran who has not historically been used in that role?

Also gives support to Gustafsson as a r/h shot for face offs. He’ll line up on the wing, but can be used on draws if Gus struggles or just when the face off is on Gus’ weak side.

 

[Jetsfan79]

So no media availability for Nash then?

 

[snowkiddin]

The best part of the Nash signing (other than him being a decent option, right-handed, and 750k) is that he is a great PK option. After Lowry and Copp (or is FA replacement if he isn't re-signed), we don't really have any forwards who have spent a significant amount of time on the PK. I'm curious who gets the fourth regular forward spot on the PK: do we groom a rookie for that roll (Harkins, Gus, Ves) or do we put in a veteran who has not historically been used in that role?

IIRC all of Harkins/Gus/Ves killed penalties on the Moose, so likely one of them is groomed for it.

 

[Mathil8]

IIRC all of Harkins/Gus/Ves killed penalties on the Moose, so likely one of them is groomed for it.

That's how I would approach it as well, although Mo seems have a strong propensity towards only vets on the PK. Roster might force his hand here as none of the remaining established forwards have been used on the PK regularly to this point.

 

[JetsUK]

IIRC all of Harkins/Gus/Ves killed penalties on the Moose, so likely one of them is groomed for it.

Yeo. Harkins and Gus particularly were used in that role and were highly effective, although Ves is no slouch.

I'd say Gus has all the tools to be a high-level PKer for the Jets. Hopefully starting this season, pending cap and contract considerations.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Nash >> Thompson
If that's the role he's in, then that's a great grab... if he's not played above the 4th line.

Then again, I said the same thing about Forbort as a #3LD... but then they used him as a #2LD.

We won't know for sure until TC but I think Nash replaces Lewis and Gustafasson plays 4C. At least I hope that is the plan.

So how does Nash compare to Lewis?

 

[Guardian17]

So no media availability for Nash then?

Kamloops’ Nash feels Jets have a good chance to go deep in playoffs

 

[DRW204]

waived

 

[Romang67]

For whatever reason he just hasn't been what he was the last few seasons. Awful shot metrics 5v5, no real help on the PK, (unsurprisingly) didn't help our PP.

No reason for him to play over a guy like Gus.