Re: Proposal Rick Nash rental cost
Originally Posted by
Kofax
I'm with daoust on Nash. He's a player that always seems to be over hyped and under delivering. I don't watch many of his games, but I keep my eyes and ears open, and I don't hear a whole lot of hockey experts (or anyone really) praising his contributions, intangibles or talking about how he's a game breaker. I have no doubt that he would likely improve a team going into the playoffs, but probably in more of a depth or specialist role as opposed to a top line contributor. For that reason I wouldn't want to part with a 1st to obtain him.
That being said, JP did point out the Hanzal deal that netted a 1st, so he certainly could obtain one, but it wouldn't be from me.
Thank you,
not many
answers my question
The result of this is that we can now have a conversation about why we disagree
I think that not hearing about a player doesn't necessarily mean he is underwhelming, just that perhaps other players are better "headliners" such as Zibanejad's goal scoring, McDonagh's injury or Henrik's on and off season so far
As a fan who has watched many of his games I can tell you he is often a difference maker and although the stats aren't overwhelming nor his contract affordable he is an effective hockey player for NY
I believe GMs know this too
You disagree on his "value" which I can respect
A great thing about a thread like this is we will see if NHL GMs agree with paying a first for him or not
For clarification I asked what his rental cost would be, not that it would be a first plus something else
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