Rick Nash LW FA Sun 10/15/17 12:51 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Devils.
EDGE Analysis
Nasher still has silky paws, but at 33, his game is slowing down. He's coming off two straight sub-40 point seasons and three sub-40 ones in his last four years. Nash still has the potential to deliver 25 goals if healthy. But he's played fewer than 70 games in three of the past four campaigns, which makes him more of a depth filler in most fantasy settings.
Rick Nash LW FA Sun 9/17/17 10:50 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash (knee) was included in the team's roster for Monday's preseason contest against the Islanders.
EDGE Analysis
The first-overall pick in 2002 dealt with knee injuries on a couple of occasions last season, as well as playing through one during the team's playoff campaign. With Nash set to take on the Isles tomorrow, his health no longer seems to be an issue. A 42-goal scorer just three seasons ago, Nash should be seen as a player that you would be happy if he scored 20 goals at this point in his career.
Rick Nash LW FA Wed 5/10/17 11:26 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash was bothered by an apparent right knee injury in the postseason, the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers were knocked out of the playoffs by the Senators on Tuesday, and Nash reportedly had his knee 'heavily wrapped" after the game. "I don't want to use anything as a crutch or an excuse," said the alternate captain, who managed only two points and a 4.8 shooting percentage in the semifinal series. The power forward will turn 33 years old in June, and remains on track to cash out the balance of an eight-year, $62.4 million contract before he'd likely hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent following the 2017-18 campaign.
Rick Nash LW FA Tue 4/18/17 10:25 PM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash scored the game-winning goal in the second period of Tuesday's Game 4 against Montreal, adding a pair of PIM.
EDGE Analysis
With two goals and no assists through the first four games of this series, Nash is looking pretty much like he did in the regular season. His goal was a huge one, but he scored it by finesse, not with the power shot for which he was once known. Indeed, Nash has seen a serious decline from his days as an elite sniper, making him a scorer of only middling fantasy value at this point in his career.
Rick Nash LW FA Sat 4/15/17 7:42 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash scored a highlight-reel goal during Friday's Game 2 loss to Montreal.
EDGE Analysis
The Rangers caught the Habs inattentive and moved the puck up ice quickly to Nash. He cruised into the offensive zone and unleashed a wrist shot with pin-point accuracy off the far post and in. It was vintage Nash, and he'll need to continue to be a force for the Rangers to win this series. His six shots on net were another encouraging sign, and the high shot volume provides a respectable fantasy floor for daily contests.
Rick Nash LW FA Sun 4/9/17 5:42 PM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash (undisclosed) will suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Sunday will serve as a final tuneup for Nash and the rest of the Rangers as they prep for their imminent playoff run. Nash will probably skate on New York's second line with Mika Zibanejad and Jimmy Vesey, and will look to pick up where he left off after potting five goals in his last seven games.
Rick Nash LW FA Sat 4/8/17 12:43 PM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash (undisclosed) wasn't included in the line combinations leading up to Saturday's matinee against the Senators.
EDGE Analysis
The heady veteran presumably will attempt to draw into Sunday's regular-season finale against the Penguins to prove his health ahead of the postseason.
Rick Nash LW FA Tue 4/4/17 2:17 PM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash will not play in Wednesday's game against the Capitals due to "bumps and bruises."
EDGE Analysis
Nash hasn't missed any time previously due to the issues, but will skip Wednesday's tilt for what appear to be minor concerns. The Rangers will be without multiple players as they heal up for the postseason, as four regulars sit out Wednesday. His next chance to return arrives Saturday against the Senators, though his status will likely be updated again before then.
Rick Nash LW FA Mon 3/27/17 12:19 PM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash scored a goal for the fourth consecutive game in Sunday's loss to Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
He has exactly one goal and no assists in each of those games, so it's not the hottest of hot streaks, but Nash's fantasy owners will certainly take it. Still, it would be nice to see the one-time star increase his output, as he hasn't put together a multi-point game since Jan. 17; in the 30 games between then and now, he's recorded a modest 14 points.
Rick Nash LW FA Sun 3/12/17 10:29 AM
Rick Nash
LW FA
Nash (upper body) is expected to rejoin the lineup Sunday against the Red Wings, the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Nash participated fully in Saturday's practice session, foreshadowing the expectation of his return. He will likely retake his spot alongside Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich in Sunday's contest, providing the club with an additional scoring threat for the tilt.