Rick Nash potentially available

[Sudafederov]

Incarcerated Bob just caused Twitter to explode.

What's his new stir stick?

Just claimed Nash to Rangers done deal.

Yup, I guess that would do it. Wasn't this guy outed as a hack already though?

Yes, not buying it.

 

[Zee]

Incarcerated Bob just caused Twitter to explode.

What's his new stir stick?

Just claimed Nash to Rangers done deal.

Yup, I guess that would do it. Wasn't this guy outed as a hack already though?

Yes, not buying it.

Since mainstream has said NYR and Leafs are most likely teams he's hedging his bets and hoping he turns out a legend on this call. If they ever do trade for Nash, incarceratedbob will be heralded as super-source.

 

[maplesyrup]

Incarcerated Bob just caused Twitter to explode.

What's his new stir stick?

Just claimed Nash to Rangers done deal.

Yup, I guess that would do it. Wasn't this guy outed as a hack already though?

Yes, not buying it.

Since mainstream has said NYR and Leafs are most likely teams he's hedging his bets and hoping he turns out a legend on this call. If they ever do trade for Nash, incarceratedbob will be heralded as super-source.

He's already heralded as a super-idiot so may as well swing away I suppose.

 

[cw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

 

[maplesyrup]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

I actually think Grabovski would be a great fit for the Rangers... I'm feeling he's be a significant upgrade over Stepan among their top 2... Would compliment Richards nicely.

 

[princedpw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

 

[Redleaf]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Yes, but they won't be in the running when Getzlaf becomes available.

 

[bustaheims]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has broken his silence on client's trade situation. Told TSN the following:

TSNBobMcKenzie: ?We?re hopeful a deal can get done prior to the trade deadline that is fair and equitable for the Blue Jackets...

TSNBobMcKenzie: However, if a deal is not reached, then the list of acceptable teams will not change at a later date.? #TradeCentre #tsn

 

[CarltonTheBear]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has broken his silence on client's trade situation. Told TSN the following:

TSNBobMcKenzie: ?We?re hopeful a deal can get done prior to the trade deadline that is fair and equitable for the Blue Jackets...

TSNBobMcKenzie: However, if a deal is not reached, then the list of acceptable teams will not change at a later date.? #TradeCentre #tsn

Interesting. I know you're of the belief that the Jackets will wait as long as they have to, but somebody in the media speculated that they'd prefer to do it now because Nash's list of teams would shrink, not grow, in the summer. Obviously that goes against what Nash's agent says, but it'd hardly be the first time an agent lied.

 

[princedpw]

Interesting.  I was just about to post that I was skeptical that Nash would be going anywhere given that carter was dumped.  The jackets need a star in their lineup to motivate the fans to watch their eam I'll bet.

But these comments do suggest that there is a nontrivial chance that something will happen. At least the agent seems to be pushing for it.

 

[ZBBM]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has broken his silence on client's trade situation. Told TSN the following:

TSNBobMcKenzie: ?We?re hopeful a deal can get done prior to the trade deadline that is fair and equitable for the Blue Jackets...

TSNBobMcKenzie: However, if a deal is not reached, then the list of acceptable teams will not change at a later date.? #TradeCentre #tsn

Agents are soooo stupid sometimes.  This guy's not even aware that Nash is already a Ranger.  : : : : :

 

[cw]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Rick Nash's agent Joe Resnick has broken his silence on client's trade situation. Told TSN the following:

TSNBobMcKenzie: ?We?re hopeful a deal can get done prior to the trade deadline that is fair and equitable for the Blue Jackets...

TSNBobMcKenzie: However, if a deal is not reached, then the list of acceptable teams will not change at a later date.? #TradeCentre #tsn

Interesting. I know you're of the belief that the Jackets will wait as long as they have to, but somebody in the media speculated that they'd prefer to do it now because Nash's list of teams would shrink, not grow, in the summer. Obviously that goes against what Nash's agent says, but it'd hardly be the first time an agent lied.

The Blue Jackets can wait Nash out. I get the sense that since it's been decided, he'd like to get it over with. If they came back to him with a sweet deal to join the Canucks or Bruins who (for example only) weren't on his list, what player wouldn't at least give that a little thought?

So his agent is posturing and working five more minutes for his 10% (or whatever his take is) this season. 

 

[bustaheims]

Interesting. I know you're of the belief that the Jackets will wait as long as they have to, but somebody in the media speculated that they'd prefer to do it now because Nash's list of teams would shrink, not grow, in the summer. Obviously that goes against what Nash's agent says, but it'd hardly be the first time an agent lied.

Sure, but that lie could go either way. Really, though, the list had little to do with my line of thinking in terms of them waiting for the summer. It has a lot more to do with teams being more willing to give up significant pieces off their roster when there's no playoff run chemistry to risk messing with. The quality of assets available to Columbus at the draft could easily be better than what's available now, even if the teams on the list stay exactly the same.

 

[cw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Shockingly for a Sather-Rangers team, they look like they're in fairly decent cap shape:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22

 

[princedpw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Shockingly for a Sather-Rangers team, they look like they're in fairly decent cap shape:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22

Basically, Montreal took gomez off their hands and effectively allowed a Gomez-for-Gaborik+macdounagh trade -- possibly the most lopsided exchange since yashin for spezza+chara.

Then they were able to sink redden in the minors, something Toronto unfortunately can't do with komisarek.  DARN IT!

 

[princedpw]

Oh, and I forgot -- something happened with drury too. He retired instead of them having to buy him out for a big chunk of cap hit?

3 horrible, horrible contracts. 2 lucky escapes. 1 not lucky but costly escape.

 

[cw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Shockingly for a Sather-Rangers team, they look like they're in fairly decent cap shape:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22

Basically, Montreal took gomez off their hands and effectively allowed a Gomez-for-Gaborik+macdounagh trade -- possibly the most lopsided exchange since yashin for spezza+chara.

Then they were able to sink redden in the minors, something Toronto unfortunately can't do with komisarek.  DARN IT!

Komisarek & Phanuef's cap hit is more expensive than the Rangers top five D and when they re-sign Del Zotto, those five will only be marginally ahead ($2-3 mil). So that's a key part of their bang for their buck: the best price performing D in the NHL.

Part of the drop in salary was also for buying out Drury's contract
http://www.capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=625
which I don't see on their capgeek chart:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22
So maybe they don't have as much cap money available as Capgeek is showing.

 

[Hurricane]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Shockingly for a Sather-Rangers team, they look like they're in fairly decent cap shape:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22

Basically, Montreal took gomez off their hands and effectively allowed a Gomez-for-Gaborik+macdounagh trade -- possibly the most lopsided exchange since yashin for spezza+chara.

Then they were able to sink redden in the minors, something Toronto unfortunately can't do with komisarek.  DARN IT!

Komisarek & Phanuef's cap hit is more expensive than the Rangers top five D and when they re-sign Del Zotto, those five will only be marginally ahead ($2-3 mil). So that's a key part of their bang for their buck: the best price performing D in the NHL.

Part of the drop in salary was also for buying out Drury's contract
http://www.capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=625
which I don't see on their capgeek chart:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22
So maybe they don't have as much cap money available as Capgeek is showing.

Looks like Drury will cost them $1.67MM next season.

http://capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=625

 

[cw]

If the Rangers do land him, that would be something as they've got the best win% in hockey and would be taking a fair risk at upsetting the good chemistry they've got. They obviously could use his offence.

Gaborik, Nash, Richards, Lundquist would be 4 really big top-end contracts.  Can they afford that cap-wise going forward?

Shockingly for a Sather-Rangers team, they look like they're in fairly decent cap shape:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22

Basically, Montreal took gomez off their hands and effectively allowed a Gomez-for-Gaborik+macdounagh trade -- possibly the most lopsided exchange since yashin for spezza+chara.

Then they were able to sink redden in the minors, something Toronto unfortunately can't do with komisarek.  DARN IT!

Komisarek & Phanuef's cap hit is more expensive than the Rangers top five D and when they re-sign Del Zotto, those five will only be marginally ahead ($2-3 mil). So that's a key part of their bang for their buck: the best price performing D in the NHL.

Part of the drop in salary was also for buying out Drury's contract
http://www.capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=625
which I don't see on their capgeek chart:
http://www.capgeek.com/charts.php?Team=22
So maybe they don't have as much cap money available as Capgeek is showing.

Looks like Drury will cost them $1.67MM next season.

http://capgeek.com/players/display.php?id=625

Does anyone see that or the $3+ mil buyout against their cap for this season?

 

[Tigger]

I see $3,716,667 this year and $1,666,667 next under buyouts with a max cap hit of $10,518,690 there.