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Dallas Stars: Five Potential Players To Target At NHL Trade Deadline

By Josh Clark

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OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 17: New York Rangers Left Wing Rick Nash (61) after a whistle during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on February 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
OTTAWA, ON – FEBRUARY 17: New York Rangers Left Wing Rick Nash (61) after a whistle during second period National Hockey League action between the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators on February 17, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Rick Nash

Age: 33

Height/Weight: 6’4, 211 lb.

Years left on contract: UFA this offseason

Yes, the Dallas Stars and Rick Nash have been linked together for the past few weeks in regards to the deadline. And yes, Nash is a proven winger that can spark an offense. He’s been a key catalyst in the New York Rangers’ forward group for the past few seasons and knows how to play his position and do it well.

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On top of that, he’s a forward with dominant size. He knows how to use it when controlling the puck and sustaining an offensive rush. On top of that, he is also a speedy player with impressive skating skills.

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    • If the Stars were to rope in Nash, he would likely make a sizable impact on the Dallas offense. He is used to Ken Hitchcock’s system considering he used to play under Hitch in Columbus, so that part is squared away. In addition to that, he would bring an impressive scoring punch to the second line that would give Dallas a threatening top six.

    But there are a few red flags that come into play in this deal. The first one has to do with the return price. Nash is hands-down one of the most popular names on the block, and there will be plenty of teams calling. Will that cause the price to jack up?

    Nill will have to play this one smart if he goes after Nash. New York could be wanting a hefty amount in return, and is jeopardizing the Stars’ future by trading away valuable assets worth getting a player who is likely nothing more than a rental until the summer?

    Another flag is the other options on the market. While Nash is still playing well and would fit in the Stars’ salary cap, the market seems to be offering other options that are both younger and cheaper.

    At the age of 33, Nash has 18 goals and 28 points in 60 games with the Rangers this season. Is there another option out there that could give the Stars a better bang for their buck?

    Whether Nill even looks into a short-term rental with Nash or not, these are factors that will come into play. Nash could definitely bolster the Dallas offense, but whether he’s worth the payment or not is the looming question.

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