Nash has been named one of the Rangers' alternate captains by coach Alain Vigneault, the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He'll rotate wearing the 'A' with fellow veterans Dan Girardi, Marc Staal and Derek Stepan. Nash is healthy and looking to bounce back this season after a brutal 2015-16 campaign, and perhaps the added responsibility of a leadership role will help him rise to the occasion.