While some Ranger fans point to Nash’s well-publicized playoff struggles as reason to let him walk, they might miss him if he wears a different jersey after this season. Nash’s 127 goals since donning a blueshirt lead the team by a substantial margin. The recently traded Derek Stepan has the second most goals over that period with 90.
The 33-year-old Nash would have to take a pay cut to stay in New York. He’s entering the final year of a contract from his Columbus days which carries a $7.8 million cap hit. Nash likely knows this though.
If Nash wants to stay, general manager Jeff Gorton should get to work on an extension.