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Rangers Want Nash

Take this report from ESPN Insider for what it's worth but it does bring up an interesting question. How much is too much for a 27 year old superstar in his prime?

A few days ago, the Columbus Dispatch's Shawn Mitchell left open the possibility that some Columbus Blue Jackets veterans, including Rick Nash, could still be traded at the deadline. But Nash -- who has a no-movement clause -- is apparently staying put.TrueHockey.com's Andy Strickland talked with "sources close to the player" who continue to tell him that Nash isn't leaving Columbus, which indicates that Nash isn't looking to waive his no-movement clause to start over in another city.

However, the Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch is still hearing some buzz about Nash on the rumor mill. Apparently the New York Rangers are interested in Nash, and he's hearing that the Jackets would want Brandon Dubinsky, Chris Kreider and a No. 1 pick in return. It still doesn't seem like enough -- and it still sounds unlikely -- but perhaps that's why Jackets GM Scott Howson was at the Rangers game last night.

At first glance I thought this "potential" deal sounded like waaaay too much contrary to the reports take that it was the exact opposite. After thinking about it, It only costs the Rangers one player from the current roster albeit an underachieving one in Dubinsky. I love Dubinsky and think his style of play epitomizes the Rangers persona so I'd be leery of messing with that. However, they do need a secondary scorer and Nash is definitely that and could fit in real nicely with Richards. I'd hate to lose Kreider but think in the interest of winning a cup, this deal makes sense assuming Nash can play Torts' style. The fact that Nash is 27 makes it a lot easier to swallow too. Your thoughts?

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Would you pull the trigger on a Dubinsky, Kreider and a 1st round pick for Rick Nash?
Yes. Nash is the secondary scorer this team lacks.
124 votes
No. Don't want to mortgage the future and mess with this teams chemistry.
311 votes

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Won’t happen this way, because I know Sather doesn’t want to lose Krieder. He’d sooner lose a second 1st rounder, a prospect like St. Croix, players like Wolski and Zucc, and would add an additional player like Feds (if necessary) to make it happen.

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by Danz10 on Feb 12, 2012 12:40 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

The problem isn’t giving up too much, because that is definitely a price I would pay.

The problem is Nash’s contract. His production is nowhere near worth 7.8 million a year. That’s what the problem is here. His cap hit is a crippling liability.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 12:47 PM EST reply actions  

I don’t like the idea of adding that cap hit either. But, I do think at his best, he is worth that kind of money. I think playing for a better team such as the Rangers, would get him playing up to his abilities. Tough to play in Columbus with no one to work with and being the focal point of every teams defense every night. Wouldn’t have that problem in NY.

by TH4NYR on Feb 12, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Prospal has no problem putting up points in CBJ. Maybe that excuse doesn’t hold much weight?

If anything when he comes here he’ll get less shots and produce less.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Nash is overrated. He had just one season were he had more than a point per game. Gabby had four in a row in Minnesota who was an average team at the most.

by M.R.M. on Feb 12, 2012 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly. He’s a very good player, but not a $7.8 million player.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 9:57 PM EST up reply actions  

No thanks. It’s not the price, it’s what we’re receiving for it. Don’t want that contract.

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions  

Isn’t Bruce Garrioch that same idiot who reported that Malkin to the Kings was all but a done deal like 4 years ago?

by KingHenrik on Feb 12, 2012 1:13 PM EST reply actions   1 recs

We cannot trade Kreider. He may be way overhyped here, but maybe he isn’t…. we’d be kicking ourselves if he pans out into something special, on another team.

Fuck Nash, Get Carter, if anything.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 1:14 PM EST reply actions  

carters contract is even worse….

by CrazyRangerFan on Feb 12, 2012 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

what is your reasoning

by Prustyballs94 on Feb 12, 2012 4:45 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

$2.6m less per year doesn’t seem worse to me. $5.2m for a 35 goal scorer seems pretty damn reasonable, in fact. Attractive even. If you are worried about contract length, let me introduce you to a wizard named Glen Sather, a man not afraid of burying long contracts. Also this was a front loaded contract so the final several years drop a lot.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 5:09 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

Absolutely.

The contract is much better production wise.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:48 PM EST up reply actions  

7.8 wayyy too much.

Him, gabs, Brich, and Hank would combine for what, over 25 mil a year? We’re gonna need to resign our young d-men soon and theyre the cornerstone of this team. Plus Kreider is the top prospect, anyone but him please.

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by Stepan's Sister on Feb 12, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

I’d like to keep Kreider but he isn’t gonna help them win a cup this year. Nash could. Not just for this year but for the foreseeable future too. I’m just playing devils advocate here and am not convinced either way. It’s just tough to discount Nash’s size and ability. We know what he is, where we don’t what Kreider is or will be at the NHL level. I have a tough time hanging on to prospects for the “future” when they are close to winning a cup NOW. And this doesn’t kill the teams future, it’s still a young, mostly home grown team after this trade with more youth to come form the minors.

by TH4NYR on Feb 12, 2012 1:27 PM EST reply actions  

$7.8m could kill the future. I’d like to be a cup contender for the next 5 years, not just this year.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 2:18 PM EST up reply actions  

if they ate some of Nash's salary, maybe

but I’d rather Sather pick up a vet D-man or a complementary winger rather than something that would cost the farm and our cap

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by feslenraster on Feb 12, 2012 2:40 PM EST reply actions  

if we get Nash: Dubi, Thomas, St. Croix, and a #1.

by Richter1994 on Feb 12, 2012 3:03 PM EST reply actions  

I think I could live with that, Richter.

by NYRGreg23 on Feb 12, 2012 3:07 PM EST up reply actions  

me too. adding Thomas and St. Croix takes Kreider out of the deal as Kevin and I discussed earlier. St. Croix is our #1 scoring prospect so he is not a throw in by any means. he is legit.

by Richter1994 on Feb 12, 2012 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

If it goes down, can’t say I wouldn’t minding it being that.

Still, that contract coming back….Ugh.

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 3:36 PM EST up reply actions  

And…in all seriousness, if that is what it takes to get Nash…Carter should be available for absolute PEANUTS. PEANUTS.

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 3:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd prefer Carter as well

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by earthworm on Feb 12, 2012 7:09 PM EST up reply actions  

The amount we’re giving up is fair, it’s just that contract. I don’t want it.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:49 PM EST up reply actions  

I understand but he’s one of the best in the game and when you have an opportunity to get an allstar player you do your due diligence and see if it makes sense.

by Richter1994 on Feb 13, 2012 6:19 AM EST up reply actions  

Well what do you consider best in the game?

It’s a cap world. The best players are those who perform above their contract. Nash will perform below his. It doesn’t matter how good anyone is, if they are making too much they aren’t helping the team.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Nash has great talent. you can’t knock him off the puck did you see the way he played in the Olympics when he had talented players around him? he was a monster. that’s the player you would be getting if he came here. Nash is withering away in Columbus with nothing to play for. I know he gets paid big $$ and he tries but he’s all by himself practically. he’s like -20, that’s the team, not him.

by Richter1994 on Feb 13, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions  

I’m not bringing up his +/- for a reason. The team is terrible. But you know what, on that same terrible team Prospal is dominating, and on a terrible team in Minnesota Gaborik broke 40.

On a better team he might produce more, or he might produce less given less ice time and less shots. My point is that he has broken 70 points ONCE. Even if he comes here and produces to the best of his ability, he still isn’t worth his contract.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Does Prospal play on Nash’ line? His prosperity might be a case of teams keying in on Nash and freeing up space for Vinny. Prospal was a decent player here but he never dominated anything as a Ranger.

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by earthworm on Feb 15, 2012 8:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Prospal played on Gaborik’s line and that didn’t cause Prospal to dominate on the same level as Gaborik, and I’m sure teams key in on Gaborik as much as they do on Nash, maybe more so.

That’s my point. Prospal is a solid guy, and a great team player, but he’s no all-star. If he can dominate this strongly in CBJ (moreso than he did here), there’s no reason Nash shouldn’t be able to as well.

Not saying Nash is bad by any means, and I’m not saying Prospal is better than him. What I am saying is that even if he plays his best hockey, he’s not worth that contract. Add onto that what we have to give up for him, and I just don’t see it as an improvement to the team.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 15, 2012 11:00 AM EST up reply actions  

No Thank You

Honestly, I dont mind moving Dubi if the price is right, but no way should we include Krieder in ANY deal. And I do NOT want Nash.

by BeukeBOOM! on Feb 12, 2012 3:09 PM EST reply actions  

his contract might not be a huge crutch if an amnesty clause is included in the next CBA. I still wouldnt give up dubi and kreider for him though

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

I think other things would be amnestied first…and it’s manageable now, but in a couple years when we have a lot of RFAs needing new contracts and guys like Cally/Gabby/Hank up for new contracts…that 8m is going to tighten things up a bit. Plus, there’s not even close to any guarantee he plays up to that contract (he sure isn’t/hasn’t).

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 3:37 PM EST up reply actions  

other than richards there would be no other amnesty candidates. they can amnesty nash if the team wont be able to sign all their RFAs

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions  

If Cally keeps it up he’s going to get 6 mil a year.

McD and Step can both get 3+, AA and Sauer will get raises, Hags will need a raise.

We need to save.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:50 PM EST up reply actions   2 recs

And don’t forget that the prospects that have already signed a contract all make more than a million a year. No more 800k EL contracts like Step’s or Hagelin’s.

by M.R.M. on Feb 12, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup. And our fourth liners will all be making over 1 mil next year. Boyle, Prust, Rupp.

We need to be smart.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 9:58 PM EST up reply actions  

you can dump wolski and feds easy.

but yes rangers have to be careful.

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by RichieToGabbySCORE on Feb 13, 2012 9:20 AM EST up reply actions  

precisely this is why you need to tweak the team, but

NOT trade for another overpaid star

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by feslenraster on Feb 13, 2012 8:31 AM EST up reply actions  

Krieder will be a PPG player if he makes the team next season.

by smitty046 on Feb 12, 2012 3:36 PM EST reply actions  

Seriously, I’m excited about him, but people need to stop turning him into the next big thing, especially so soon. When you guys set the bar that high, anything less than the sky is going to cause a mass freakout.

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

I mean even people who aren’t connected to the Rangers think this kid is going to be something special. Somebody on NBCSN said during the BC intermission that once his season ends theres a good chance he will sign a contract and even play with the big club this year. even thought I wouldn’t necessarily want that, Krieder is probably gonna be a star for this team in the near future.

by CrazyRangerFan on Feb 12, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

dont want to rain on your parade but hes just a little bit over a poing per game in college right now. he wont be a point per game player in his first season in the NHL

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

Um….

Do you know how many players come in and are PPG players their first pro year? Maybe 1-2 a year, maybe.

That’s first overall pick territory. Where setting this kid up for failure.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

yea i wish there was a button on this site to delete posts. saying things like this can only lead to a whole bunch of bridge jumping. let the kid finish college first, PLEASE.

by nhl21 on Feb 12, 2012 8:52 PM EST up reply actions  

agreed, saying he is a PPG player in his first season is being a little too optimistic.

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by earthworm on Feb 13, 2012 11:24 AM EST up reply actions  

Actually, he won't.

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by Tripodi on Feb 13, 2012 8:58 PM EST up reply actions  

how long is his contract for

by rangers4life on Feb 12, 2012 4:10 PM EST reply actions  

Yea I want to know how long Nash’s contract is for as well…

by CrazyRangerFan on Feb 12, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

it ends in 2019 I believe

by Prustyballs94 on Feb 12, 2012 4:53 PM EST via Android app up reply actions  

Capgeek says his contract of 7.8M caphit expires after the 2017-2018 season. Carter is 2022.

I hope a trade isnt made for either of these players to be honest. I really like the team we have now and just dont see an absolute need to make a move but maybe its just my loyalty and connection to who we have currently.

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by Plusch on Feb 12, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

stay the course, they’re playing great. Dubi 2 A’s today.

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by dsteak on Feb 12, 2012 5:38 PM EST reply actions  

Thank you!

Dubi can turn it up. Stay calm.

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 5:51 PM EST up reply actions  

the hell does some dickhead from the Ottawa Sun know?

Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows

by Rorschach44 on Feb 12, 2012 6:13 PM EST reply actions  

Nothing, he is known for being full of hot air.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 6:20 PM EST up reply actions  

aren’t all those guys full of hot air?

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by earthworm on Feb 12, 2012 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

yeah

and I want a blowjob from Christy Turlington

Guess which will happen first

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by BleedsRangerBlue on Feb 12, 2012 8:05 PM EST reply actions  

We get Nash? Just a guess, the bj seems less likely.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 8:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Nash is talented

But that is simply too much money for a second-tier talent like Nash. He’s not worth that kind of money, he’ll destroy our chances of re-signing our young players

by Guess Who's Back? on Feb 12, 2012 9:04 PM EST reply actions  

It matters how you come up with your tiers. If first tier is the top guys in the game, like Crosby, Weber, Malkin, Stamkos, Sedins, whoever the hell you want to throw in there, than yeah Nash is second-tier.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

Those guys are first-tier. Getzlaf, Ryan, Nash, Bergeron all second-tier

by Guess Who's Back? on Feb 12, 2012 11:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Jeff Carter= one tier down from Nash, but 2.5 million cheaper.

Zuccs, thomas, Dubi, and a 2nd for him?

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by Stepan's Sister on Feb 12, 2012 9:41 PM EST reply actions  

no. wouldnt give up dubi for carter. no shot

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 9:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Hmm… Seems a bit much for me.

I rather go for Carter than Nash. I’d have to think about that more. Probably a bit too much.

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 10:00 PM EST up reply actions  

It would be an absolute steal if we didn’t have to give up a roster player or Kreider, and would really benefit this team in the playoffs.

That would give us a load of depth in the top-3 lines.
Hags-Step-Gab
Cart-Rich-Call
Dubi-AA-Mitchell
Rupp-Boyle-Prust

If that report they want Dubi/Kreider/#1 for Nash (franchise player/only significant player in their history)…the price for a guy who wants out, who they want to trade, when other teams aren’t looking at him for whatever reason…should be able to do it for the 1st and a couple of lower-prospects like Thomas/Croix/JAM/Bourque, maybe another pick.

by Caerid11 on Feb 12, 2012 10:23 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah. I’d like to avoid Nash, but I’d be interested in Carter at the right price. What worries me is come playoff time, a guy like Carter will go MIA and we will miss the presence of Dubi.

I doubt we get Carter without giving up Dubi. Now what goes other than Dubi? Maybe MZA and a 2nd or something? If it’s not too much I’d do it.

Also, I like this 7dman set-up. Maybe’s its something they stick with?

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

id be scared to death to take on carter if theres no amnesty clause in the next cba

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, but his cap hit makes him very trade-able.

Nash, not so much.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:16 PM EST up reply actions  

Would you guys do

Erixon/Kreider/1st for Nash if Columbus ate half of his contract/cap hit?

@btown46

by Town on Feb 12, 2012 10:29 PM EST reply actions  

How would that happen? They can’t eat half his contract unless via re-entry waivers.

And everyone said above they wouldn’t give up Kreider or Erixon so I am guessing No.

by BigB22 on Feb 12, 2012 10:43 PM EST up reply actions  

doesnt work like that in the NHL

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

There’s no way to do that in the NHL.

And no. At this point I consider his contract a negative thing, so I wouldn’t give up too much.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:11 PM EST up reply actions  

oh i know...just hypothetical

everyone is complaining about his salary, so if somehow salary wasn’t an issue would he be good enough to part with our top 2 prospects and our first?

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by Town on Feb 12, 2012 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I’d still say no, but it’s closer.

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by George E. Ays on Feb 13, 2012 9:00 AM EST up reply actions  

Its arguable. At least I’d consider it, but probably not.

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions  

No!

Why is everyone making all these ridiculous trade ideas for Nash who makes 7.8 MILLION! Clearly overpaid, not living up to his contract that only ELITE players should get, and he isn’t elite!

So you’re going to lock us into salary cap hell, mortgage our future away by giving them our 2 best prospects and a 1st rounder, and do that all while getting one of the most overrated players in the NHL?

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by Tripodi on Feb 13, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

YES!!

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

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by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 10:34 PM EST up reply actions  

2019!

We’re competing for the President’s Trophy … trading for a guy who’s HUGE contract doesn’t expire until 2019 isn’t a rental, it chages the course of the team’s future.

I understand we have a PP and scoring need to address to compete for the cup this year; so we should be looking to make deals for “rental” players. Guys who’s contract expires after this season and his team is looking to at least get something in return.

We’ve been down this road before … dealing our future for overpaid players hasn’t worked. Please, stay the course. It’s working.

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by bleed'n blue on Feb 12, 2012 10:54 PM EST reply actions   2 recs

Absolutely

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Couldn’t agree more.

by M.R.M. on Feb 13, 2012 2:56 AM EST up reply actions  

+100000

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by Tripodi on Feb 13, 2012 9:04 PM EST up reply actions  

They’re getting Nash. With this much of a push, and the Jackets’ GM in town, this is getting done. Do not be surprised to see a multi-player trade…as I have a feeling (no source, this is just my own guess) that a player like Rupp may be included.

That 3 or 4 minutes he played, made me think he might not be long for this playoff push. John Mitchell has clearly surpassed him on the depth chart, and Brandon Prust is a much better penalty killer. Rupp has chipped in time goals and has hit and fought all comers. But Mitchell has proven himself, and Prust (The Deacon of Pain) is asserting himself again in time for the playoffs.

But you know what this means…we’ll need another enforcer…

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by Danz10 on Feb 12, 2012 11:00 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

I hope not. I truly, truly hope not.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 12, 2012 11:12 PM EST up reply actions  

the rangers will not get nash and why in the world would a rebuilding jacket team want rupp?

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions  

The Rick Nash to the Rangers whispers is pure speculation. Its not even a rumor at this point. Nobody of any credibility has reported that the Rangers may be interested in Nash. The person that has started this garbage is bruce garrioch who is not what i would call being completely in the loop. I also wouldnt read too much into the fact that Columbus personnel has been at the last 2 rangers games. ive heard that scouts from every team have been at every other team’s games in the last month. doesnt mean something will go down

by nyrangerfan521 on Feb 12, 2012 11:18 PM EST reply actions  

why would Howson be to 2 ranger games in a row? he’s become a Ranger fan? lol Howson may decide to do nothing but he’s looking to change the team. He has to. They went for it this year and it imploded. Time to start over.

by Richter1994 on Feb 13, 2012 6:22 AM EST up reply actions  

we are getting Carter, not Nash. And Sather is going to make this a magical deal by not including any roster player or anyone who would actually ever play on the big team.

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by earthworm on Feb 13, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions  

that would be awesome

if we kept Kreider/Erixon/Dubi and got Carter

by rain-g-errs on Feb 13, 2012 11:32 AM EST up reply actions  

from your lips to God’s ears…

by Richter1994 on Feb 13, 2012 11:52 AM EST up reply actions  

I do not want to trade for Rick Nash

please keep this team the way it is? We are doing so well right now. I know we have some flaws but making trades like this won’t work. However, I am Rick Nash fan and would love to see him on the team.

This will be the only deal i’d offer. If they say no, stop negotiating and keep the core!
NYR: Rick Nash
CBJ: Wojtek Wolski, Mats Zuccarello, Tim Erixon, Jesper Fasth

by danmarley21 on Feb 13, 2012 10:43 AM EST reply actions  

They are going to want more than that.

If we go for anything, I rather go for Carter. He wont cost too much and he’s cap friendly.

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Garrioch is as bad as Eklund with trade rumors. 95% of what Garrioch reports as trade rumors are ones that he made up. I sat next to Bruce at the 2010 Draft, he’s an ok guy, funny, knows his hockey, but this stuff is mostly made up.

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by Jim Schmiedeberg on Feb 13, 2012 12:05 PM EST reply actions  

RDS reported tonight nash is available

puck daddy picked it up

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by joereiter on Feb 14, 2012 12:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Yeah it’s been in a lot of stuff tonight. gulp

Don’t do it, Glen.

by BigB22 on Feb 14, 2012 12:51 AM EST up reply actions  

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by BigB22 on Feb 13, 2012 8:09 PM EST reply actions  

YEAH!!

"Mr. Madison, what you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul."

LET'S GO RANGERS!!!

by Moshe52792 on Feb 13, 2012 8:14 PM EST up reply actions  

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