zata40 3 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 http://bluejackets.nhl.com/team/app/?servi...rticleid=356643 Good for him. He's going to be a great captain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rage 24 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Why not? Foote and Feds are both gone. It's been his team anyway. Good for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SnipeShow 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 He's grown up so much. He looks like a man now compared to just a couple years ago. Couldn't be happier for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Hitchcock was on XM last night and said they've asked him to consider moving to centre next season. I guess Nash isn't sure about this but Hitch believes they could have a Lecavailer-type pivot if he moves there. He said he's got the hands, vision and size to be a dominant centre in the league. I think this might actually work out well for the Bluejackets if he takes on the challenge. Zherdev-Nash-Vyborny. That's a top line in any league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Hitchcock was on XM last night and said they've asked him to consider moving to centre next season. I guess Nash isn't sure about this but Hitch believes they could have a Lecavailer-type pivot if he moves there. He said he's got the hands, vision and size to be a dominant centre in the league. I think this might actually work out well for the Bluejackets if he takes on the challenge. Zherdev-Nash-Vyborny. That's a top line in any league. Vyborny? The same guy with 6 goals and 23 points this year? He is not a top line player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Congratulations to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
po-GoWings 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 one of my favorite players. awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Vyborny? The same guy with 6 goals and 23 points this year? He is not a top line player. He's struggled this year, no doubt. But he was their top scorer for the past 2 seasons, topping 60 points in both years. He's having an off season. It happens. He's still a top 6 forward in this league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 He's Rick Nash *****!!! So glad for him... 2 huge Kudos! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
interminded 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him. But let's be honest... it's not like there are more candidates in Columbus... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Zherdev-Nash-Vyborny. That's a top line in any league. No, it's not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 He's struggled this year, no doubt. But he was their top scorer for the past 2 seasons, topping 60 points in both years. He's having an off season. It happens. He's still a top 6 forward in this league. Actually, hes a 33 year old vet whos had 2 good years, 2 ok years, and is going on his third "nothing special" year despite getting good ice time since his time with the Jackets. Hes AT BEST a 2nd line player. As for Zherdev and Nash, theyre franchise players in theory, but they arent quite there yet. I'm still waiting for either to break the 70 point barrier (this will be Nash's first 60 point season), but Im willing to chalk that up to the lack of a good offensive center on Columbus.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reds4Life 51 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I like Nash, he was obvious choice for Jackets. Well, I am gonna enjoy Nash's goals for team Canada at World Championship..again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him, I guess. I've never liked Rick Nash, though honestly I can't say it's based on anything specific he's done. I just don't like his big fat face or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HenrikRules40 14 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him, I guess. I've never liked Rick Nash, though honestly I can't say it's based on anything specific he's done. I just don't like his big fat face or something. Don't be a jerk. That's awesome for Rick Nash. He definitely has the ability to lead that team places. I mean, not the playoffs, but... Just kidding. I'm happy for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I think that's great for him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him, I guess. I've never liked Rick Nash, though honestly I can't say it's based on anything specific he's done. I just don't like his big fat face or something. HAHA. Why do I feel the same way. I couldnt stand his chipmunk like mug and the constant praise this kid got. But now that he looks like a man (does he look to anyone else like he could be Adam Foote's younger brother in that pic?) and we dont hear as much hype about the kid being the next 50 goal, 100 point guy, hes kinda grown on me. I dont really mind him now. Still not a fan, but I like how hes matured.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 HAHA. Why do I feel the same way. I couldnt stand his chipmunk like mug and the constant praise this kid got. But now that he looks like a man (does he look to anyone else like he could be Adam Foote's younger brother in that pic?) and we dont hear as much hype about the kid being the next 50 goal, 100 point guy, hes kinda grown on me. I dont really mind him now. Still not a fan, but I like how hes matured.. Yeah, I think all the early praise got to me, combined with his 41 goal season where he only had 16 assists. I still don't get how a top line forward who plays that many minutes a game only notches 16 assists. He was also worst on the team with a -35 that year. Tons of goals and won the Rocket Richard, but had to work on plenty of other aspects of his game. Still, I forget how young he is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Yeah, I think all the early praise got to me, combined with his 41 goal season where he only had 16 assists. I still don't get how a top line forward who plays that many minutes a game only notches 16 assists. He was also worst on the team with a -35 that year. Tons of goals and won the Rocket Richard, but had to work on plenty of other aspects of his game. Still, I forget how young he is. I'm a big fan of Nash's. I like his size and his skill set. I'd love to have him in Detroit. Actually, hes a 33 year old vet whos had 2 good years, 2 ok years, and is going on his third "nothing special" year despite getting good ice time since his time with the Jackets. Hes AT BEST a 2nd line player. Kind of like Homer? (who's never had a 60 point season despite getting lots of #1 ice time). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 I'm a big fan of Nash's. I like his size and his skill set. I'd love to have him in Detroit. Kind of like Homer? (who's never had a 60 point season despite getting lots of #1 ice time). Homer played on the 4th line and a PP specialist until all of Detroits big guns left. He was essentially in the same role that Jiri Hudler is now. Vyborny played on the top 2 for Columbus since hes been on the team - 7 seasons. Either way, Zherdev-Nash-Vyborny may be Columbus' top line, but not even close to being a top line in the league. I cant think of many "top NHL lines" that dont feature one single 70 point player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Homer played on the 4th line and a PP specialist until all of Detroits big guns left. He was essentially in the same role that Jiri Hudler is now. Vyborny played on the top 2 for Columbus since hes been on the team - 7 seasons. Either way, Zherdev-Nash-Vyborny may be Columbus' top line, but not even close to being a top line in the league. I cant think of many "top NHL lines" that dont feature one single 70 point player. LA, NJ, NYR, NYI, Buf, Edm, Phx, StL all have a 'top' line that doesn't feature a 70 point scorer. It doesn't mean they're not top lines. And Homer has been playing on the top line for the past 3 seasons and yet hasn't touched 60 points and won't again this year. You put Vyborny with Dats and Zetts I guarentee you he gets over 70 much like Kozlov recorded 80 point seasons like he did when paired with Kovalchuk or Hossa. Vyborny will never be considered an all star but don't poo-poo his talent just because of one off year. Lots of players have 1 bad year but bounce back. The point is, Vyborny put up great numbers the previous two seasons and contrary to popular belief he did so while playing very little with Nash. We haven't even seen those 3 guys play together with Nash as their centre so who knows what happens. But I'd take that top line over a lot of other 'top' lines in the league. And to be honest, outside of Zetts and Dats, Vyborny would probably be our next most talented player and more than likely our top winger. Ugh, I'm not even sure why I'm bothering to argue. This message board can be such a pill sometimes. Nobody's allowed to say anything without anyone jumping on yelling, "YOU'RE WRONG and here's why!!!". This thread started as a Nash as captian thread to two guys argueing over whether Vyborny sucks or not. It's gotten to the point where you can't even come on here and say "Tuesday always follow Monday" without someone jumping down your throat "Back in the pagean holidays, on the island of Yore, they used to push Tuesday over Wednesday once every 75 years! So you're wrong!". You think Vyborny's not that great. I can accept that. Case closed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackhawksFan 4 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Do Detroit fans like Nash? That's weird. I don't think many Blackhawks fans like him. He yaps and talks big, but he scampers away at the first sign of trouble. He did this in a game earlier in the year back when we still had Vandemeer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him. I like him. Scores goals, will tussel from time to time. Hope he plays with Thornton again for Canada. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted March 13, 2008 Good for him. I like him. Scores goals, will tussel from time to time. Hope he plays with Thornton again for Canada. Who knows if they play together, but they will both be on the 2010 team without question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
