I thought he upped his physical and defensive play in the final 3 games of the series. I was happy to at least see he still had a heartbeat. He has so much talent. He has to score eventually. He just has to. I agree with RB, if he can get into one of those grooves this team could go all the way.
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Daren Millard,Nick Kypreos,Doug MacLean and Scotty Morrison discussed the Rangers on their show today.
Kyper said Crosby has an ankle injury
Begins at 10 minutes
http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/on-demand/#rotation=1
May 14 Hockey Central at Noon
Millard feels the Rangers have another level to go in their game.
Kyper brought up the Rangers needing to get that one guy going. He said Nash. MacLean feels Nash will be a different player in the next round. More relaxed. Going to the 3rd round. MacLean is biased because he loves Nash. Kyper agreed with MacLean.
Kyper said Crosby has an ankle injury
Begins at 10 minutes
http://www.sportsnet.ca/590/on-demand/#rotation=1
May 14 Hockey Central at Noon
Millard feels the Rangers have another level to go in their game.
Kyper brought up the Rangers needing to get that one guy going. He said Nash. MacLean feels Nash will be a different player in the next round. More relaxed. Going to the 3rd round. MacLean is biased because he loves Nash. Kyper agreed with MacLean.
I think if the Rangers play Boston next round Nash will continue to **** in his pants.
And avoid big #17 who, arguably, started his downward spiral of play.
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And if we play Montreal, Nash will probably always have one eye on the 76 train as well...
I think Ola's manifesto that basically blames Nash's malaise on his teammates is a poor excuse for what we've been seeing from him.
Its less about his lack of production and more about how insanely awful he looks whenever the puck is anywhere near him on offense. He continues to make awful plays/decisions in tight quarters.
Its less about his lack of production and more about how insanely awful he looks whenever the puck is anywhere near him on offense. He continues to make awful plays/decisions in tight quarters.
This guys game has completely derailed, this has to be the longest goal drought of his career. He seems allergic to the puck, passes bounce off his stick, when he tries to handle it he gives it away, he is just completely useless out there right now.
If someone told me in March that we would get to the ECF without Nash scoring a goal I wouldn't believe it.
If someone told me in March that we would get to the ECF without Nash scoring a goal I wouldn't believe it.
Do you guys think Nash is still worth having in the lineup, or would you rather see JT Miller or Carcillo out there?
Tawnos
A guy with a bass
Nash is still worth having in the lineup because other teams will still pay attention to him.
As much as nash has been terrible Miller simply isnt ready especially in playoff games. i like Carcillo but he fits more on the 4th line in certain situations. Belive me im not happy with Nash but he has teh ability to turn it on when he wants to and he betetr do it next round.
haohmaru
boomshakalaka
I think its all about confidence. Nash is very nervous in the playoffs and it shows. I mean he has cold streaks in the regular season as well BUT in the regular season he has shifts where he still looks dominant even when he doenst put up points. In Columbus he never had to worry about playoffs BUT in New York you are expected to make a deep playoff run and i dont think he can handle it. Hopefully he relaxes and starts playing with confidence in the ECF
mrhockey193195
Registered User
Nash has upped his physicality. He's finishing every check. He's still not scoring, but at least he's a positive on the ice (since game 5), whereas before he was actually hurting the team.
And yes, as someone else mentioned, assuming he's forechecking and battling and cycling the puck...even without scoring, Nash is wearing down the other team's defense and attracting focus on himself. That, by itself, is enough reason to have him in the lineup.
And yes, as someone else mentioned, assuming he's forechecking and battling and cycling the puck...even without scoring, Nash is wearing down the other team's defense and attracting focus on himself. That, by itself, is enough reason to have him in the lineup.
I'm just going to completely disagree with this statement. Nash has been surrendering the puck almost instantly on contact, and he doesn't seem to be able to stay on his feet with the puck anymore.
Ragnarok14
Registered User
Exactly. Also, instead of setting up a play and trying to cycle, or do Anything, he just flips weak wristers into the goalies chest when entering the zone. Driving me nuts! He has seriously done that at least 20 times this playoffs. He used to either cut in and drive the net, or t least try and set something up. Now it's just - get puck- shoot weak wrister at logo.
Ragnarok14
Registered User
At least Kreider is back! Now that guy has power moves. Maybe Richard will gain some inspiration? He sorely missed having that beast on his opposite wing.
There's a part of me that really thinks Richard is going to get it going and pot a few, but he's making it harder and harder to keep the faith.
There's a part of me that really thinks Richard is going to get it going and pot a few, but he's making it harder and harder to keep the faith.
n8
WAAAAAAA!!!
I really feel like Nash will be the difference maker in the next two series in that we need him succeeding to succeed, or we'll just have to succeed by the skin of our teeth, but a dominant Nash like when he was announced to the Olympic team, pushes our current team over the hump to make us an extremely dangerous opponent on so many other levels. Currently, Nash's line hasn't achieved the status of "dangerous." Kreider has definitely helped a lot but if they can get rolling, then we have 3 dangerous lines and a fourth line that will play better than any other team's fourth and/or negate/shut down one of the opponent's dangerous lines.
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I think your being kind here. Very kind.
Lets not forget why Nash was brought here. He's all but a non-factor at this point. Whatever the reason turns out to be, he's not noticeable in any significant way.
The best thing at this point is to forget about Rick Nash.
I agree with this. Regardless of how useless he's been, he still can't be ignored.
I just won't be expecting him to do anything.
he is really trying to hard now he has had a couple good chances where he used his size and speed but just plain out missed the shot, same with a couple setups he had puck just didn't go in . I really don't think he is playing bad and he is competing just thinking to much right now everyone has slumps and the worst thing one can do is press and think to much, when a player in any sport is on his game they don't even remember how they scored or what happened it just happens he is a great player and will be one in this playoff series he has plenty around him now just needs to let his game come to him
Look how often has he played competitive hockey by this time of the year? WC doesn't count so basically never. His body has over a ten year period got used to vacation now and every gear other than soft mode is jamming for him. Just look at him, no power and zero explosiveness.
"Manifesto"? I am kind of proud to have been an author to one of those.
But a couple of things.
No, I was not putting the -- "BLAME" -- on Nash's teammates. I am meerly stating the obvious, the line he is on (and part of) is not getting it done in the sense of creating a high scoring environment and no RWer (with maybe 2-4 exceptions) in this league would score a lot if put in Nash skates.
By blaming everyone around a player, you can "explain" most. But I would never have writte what I wrote about say a Redden or a Gomez. But I definitely think its warranted to point those things out as regards to Nash. I mean seriously, there are people talking about buying him our or if he should be scratched. That is as lol-worthy as the "who is better, Hank or X ECHL goalie?"-threads.
Our highest scoring player has 8 pts in 14 games, Nash has 5 pts. He has the most shots of all players in the POs. Nash is a plus player despite playing the toughest match-ups in two really close series. Both teams we have faced have matched their D pairings against Nash on both home and away ice.
You automatically assume its about "blame", and in this case I just don't think its accurate. I am sorry, I don't think Nash play has warrented him being scratched after being a -- major factor -- in this team making the Eastern Conference Finals and no I don't think his play has warrented us buying him out. So shoot me.
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