CanucksLuongoFTW Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 http://prohockeytalk...o-go-to-canada/ Remember how great Rick Nash was in the 2010 Olympics for Team Canada? He was one of their key players that year and being a proud Canadian is something that makes Don Cherry’s heart swell. Funny thing though when you take a look at the list of teams Nash has apparently given the OK to go to in a trade. Boston, the Rangers, Philadelphia, Detroit, Pittsburgh, San Jose. None of those are in Canada. Aaron Portzline of The Columbus Dispatch hears from NBC’s own Brian Engblom to find out what that’s all about. “It says he wants to get away,” said former NHL defenseman Brian Engblom, now an NBC analyst. “Every guy is different. Look at the kid (Justin Schultz) that just signed with Edmonton as a free agent. From what I could tell, he only wanted to play in Canada. I played in Canadian and U.S. markets, and I can tell you, it is different. To each his own. Some guys thrive on being under that microscope, of having that daily pressure of everybody watching you. And some guys really don’t like that.” You’d think playing in Columbus would take you out of the spotlight enough as it is. Being moved to any of those teams won’t do much to reduce Nash’s spotlight as he’ll be expected to be a key component in helping those teams reach the Stanley Cup finals. If Nash really wants to get away, he’ll need to tweak that list just a bit. Too bad they chased off Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hedman Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I never wanted Nash here anyway. Great player, but ridiculous contract, both the length and the cap-hit. Would cost way too much for us also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneypuckOverlord Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Well nowhere did Nash say no way he will accept a trade to Canada. That shortlist was just a speculation of teams they think he will accept a trade too. I'm sure, he won't be too happy about going to a place like Vancouver, but he will be ok with it in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey2Dope Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This isn't a report, it's pure BS speculation from some random NBC analyst making assumptions about a trade list that no one even knows is accurate. "It says he wants to get away". Is Brian Engblom a psychologist on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotdawg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good. I doubt the Canucks wanted him anyway. Weak defensiveley and does'nt trust his teamates. He sounds like a Prima-donna to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 If NBC is reporting it, then the opposite must be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 No, he just doesn't want to go to TO, that's all. (Who does?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksLuongoFTW Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wasn't too keen on Nash in the first place, and yes I realize it is pure media speculation that he doesn't want to be in Canada but none of the teams on his list are Canadian either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drybone Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 http://prohockeytalk...o-go-to-canada/ Well guys I guess we can forget Nash. At least Doan is still showing interest in Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksFanMike Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This doesn`t really make sense... usually a Canadian Hockey player dreams of playing for a Canadian team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of the ES Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 This isn't a report, it's pure BS speculation from some random NBC analyst making assumptions about a trade list that no one even knows is accurate. "It says he wants to get away". Is Brian Engblom a psychologist on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksLuongoFTW Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think that it's actually a pretty reasonable conclusion to draw. Seems pretty apparent, to me, that Rick Nash wants to go and join his friends in California, Marleau & Thornton, where he can lead a low-stress life, not be put under any pressure, not be the center of attention, etc. That's fine, and I'm sure that Nash is a lovely guy, but I wouldn't want to invest in guys that actively want to stay out of high-pressure environments/situations. These are guys that are looking for the easy road. So let Nash go to San Jose, where he'll probably become the next Heatley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I failed to read where the article mentions any facts or where Nash's own words were quoted? I did read in the article a lot of speculation and plain BS though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 No, he just doesn't want to go to TO, that's all. (Who does?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripplereh Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'd like to have him but not for his contract , he would want to be on the first line (not going o happen less he plays RW) we need a good center, and great RW plus another D upgreade not a LWer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butters Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I wouldn't want to invest in guys that actively want to stay out of high-pressure environments/situations. These are guys that are looking for the easy road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Bunnies Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I never wanted Nash here anyway. Great player, but ridiculous contract, both the length and the cap-hit. Would cost way too much for us also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverinė Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good. I doubt the Canucks wanted him anyway. Weak defensiveley and does'nt trust his teamates. He sounds like a Prima-donna to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayman Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Good, none of the Canadian teams have to worry about his 7.8m cap hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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