Rick Nash would be open to continuing his tenure with the Bruins. The impending free agent told Matt Kalman of NHL.com that he’d consider a return to Boston.
“It was disappointing with having the concussion and having some effects during it and only playing a certain amount of games and then coming back for the playoffs,” Nash said Wednesday. “But everything was positive. The organization was great, the guys were awesome, so it was a great chapter here and hopefully it can continue.”
The 33-year-old was acquired by the Bruins in February, with Boston sending the Rangers a 2018 first-round pick, a future seventh-rounder, defenseman Ryan Lindgren, and forwards Ryan Spooner and Matt Beleskey. Nash went on to appear in 11 regular season games for the Bruins, compiling three goals and assists. He added another five points (three goals, two assists) in 12 playoff games. He ended up missing 12 regular season games due to a concussion.
Nash is hitting free agency for the first time since 2009, when he inked an eight-year, $62.4MM with the Blue Jackets. The veteran has been traded twice since signing that contract, but he still admitted that winning was his top priority heading into free agency.
“Obviously to win, that’s No. 1,” he said. “No. 2 is a good place to live, a good place that my family enjoys. And Boston’s been great. It’s been a pretty seamless transition for us, so everything was positive.”
If he can sign for 3 years or less at a reasonable (4mil per?) rate I dont see why not.
Agreed. He’s made a lot of money already and those comments lead me to believe he’s more interested in comfort and winning. So a 2 year slightly below market value might work.
Nash is open to anyone who is willing to pay him. He’s not who he used to be.
I don’t think even he would deny that. And of course, if it comes down to it he would likely play for anyone willing to pay him. And, is that unique to him or his profession?
He’s going to have to take a major pay cut to stay with the Bruins. I don’t see him returning to Boston The Bruins have Donato that can slip into that 2nd line role for a significantly smaller cap hit. I really don’t see them giving Nash any kind of big deal, especially with McAvoy, Carlo & Donato’s contracts all up after next season
Nah, no thanks…. hard pass. I’d rather have Riley Nash.
Would look good in Pittsburgh next to Crosby
could see a 2 year 3.8 mill per season deal