Speculation: Should the leafs take a run at Rick Nash?

[Man Bear Pig]

Hes done like dinner. Too much trauma to the brain. Let it go already.

 

[Subway Schenn]

Ya, no.... He didn't want to play here in his prime; Don't want him when he's one bump away from the end.

He had a good career, all things told. 1000 games, 400 goals, 800 points.

 

[AppsSyl]

For a run this year only (like Fisher), absolutely. He would be great in a 3rd line role. Our 4th line would become more potent as well.

 

[deletethis]

Rick Nash in his prime would be adding something real to this team: a big wide body who skates fast and busts through defense on the rush without needing a shoot in. Could Nash still play like a bull?

 

[indigobuffalo]

If Rick Nash > Connor Brown... then yes. But I doubt he’s coming back to the NHL.

 

[Le Cobra]

No we need someone with a hard shot/great D man

 

[Damisoph]

This might sound f***ed but I'd honestly rather see Grundstrom be given a shot.

 

[Trapper]

Take a run at him? The poor guy is semi-retired, what has he done to deserve such?

On a serious note, the guy is pretty much done. Even if he does come back, it's very unlikely that it's this year, and it's even more likely that he'll be in any shape to be a better option than what we already have.

Yeah if he decides to un-retire, sign cheap, go through training camp, etc. maybe.
As for this year? He hasn’t even seen game action or appear to have his head in the game.
That’s a no in 18-19.

 

[DarkKnight]

He was great for Boston last year....said no one.

 

[deletethis]

No we need someone with a hard shot/great D man

Hard point shots appear to have become irrelevant. Defensemen are scoring/getting their shots tipped using wrist shots.

 

[TheProspector]

I wouldn't mind Rick Nash on this team if he can be had in a one year contract, and play on the 3rd/4th lines... but... who is he going to displace? The 3rd and 4th lines have been very good. And he's not playing higher than that.

 

[smd333]

God I hope so.
edit just realized how old this thread is

 

[Anthrax442]

Ya, no.... He didn't want to play here in his prime; Don't want him when he's one bump away from the end.

He had a good career, all things told. 1000 games, 400 goals, 800 points.

To be fair, this team was a pile of steaming poo while he was in his prime. I voted "yes" because it wouldn't hurt. Good depth for a playoff run.

 

[moon111]

Not only is Nash not the player he use to be, neither is the league what it once was either. That ship has sailed.

 

[ottomaddox]

Leafs are already stacked up front, but with the cap space to give nash a deal should they?

1 year 5 mil should get it done.

20g/16a/36pts in 66 game average over the past 3 seasons.


Hyman-Tavares-Marner
Marleau-Matthews-Nylander
Nash-Kadri-Brown
Johnsson-Lindholm-Kapanen
*Ennis/Leivo

I don't think any team is touching that top 9. Tampa is close but they are top 6 heavy

If Nash was healthy and could help this team then I will be happy to drive him to the Scotiabank CTR.

 

[ottomaddox]

Not only is Nash not the player he use to be, neither is the league what it once was either. That ship has sailed.

Can you expand on this?

I disagree completely. He was good in the playoffs for Boston. Until he is really "done", then I don't see why he can't play in the National Hockey League.

 

[roosterman]

If we have the cap space for a one year deal, why not add him for 3rd / 4th line depth. It's better than trading a pick for help.

Is it true that he would also have to sign by Dec. 1st (just like Willie)? Perhaps Willie may be the reason Nash has not signed already. I do remember Babs early in the season talking about signing other Ontario boys as Ontario boys would want to be here. I'm paraphrasing. Perhaps he was eluding to Nash for this year.

 

[ULF_55]

This might sound ****ed but I'd honestly rather see Grundstrom be given a shot.

I agree ... and that would be an investment in the future...

If looking for players that didn't want to play for the Leafs in the past and are past their prime and out of work, here's a guy I detest ... Bieksa.

 

[JT AM da real deal]

It is over for Nash nice run but he is done like dinner.

Look for a UFA trade for playoffs to bolster blue line.

or a Matty signing?

 

[therealkoho]

this thread is painful, maybe like Rick Nash it should be retired