Would the Canucks trade him to a rival?
- Ranger71

Not in the same division so I'd say yes if the deal was enticing. Otherwise, if they took that stance, might as only trade with the opposite conference exclusively. Not practical.

Marleau for Luongo I would do it
- Alexzanki

VAN wouldn't. Thornton for Luongo, now we're talking. But he's the face of SJ so that's a no-go.

- thomas81

Please, lets not rehash this. That conversation yesterday made me ill.

Thats fine. I nvr said he was. I also said that Tor doesnt have anything to offer that LA would make LA consider moving him to Tor.
- poisondhearts37

Every team has a few people who many other teams like, even Columbus. I hear they have some dude named Nash...???

A lot of people have been saying all along that this whole saga was just a PR stunt from Howson to keep his job. Him basically saying I'm doing everything in my power to keep my job.. I didn't believe that at all, and I swallowed the pill that Nasher was going to get traded. The longer this draws out the more I start to convince myself that maybe he won't go. I dont know what to think anymore, its a shame I'm getting mind franked like this. Its really hard on one's emotions.


If you go to the jackets website, or even listen to the comments from their coaches its obvious they have moved on... this just muddys the water.

if blue jackets trade for tim thomas, they might make the AHL playoffs

A lot of people have been saying all along that this whole saga was just a PR stunt from Howson to keep his job. Him basically saying I'm doing everything in my power to keep my job.. I didn't believe that at all, and I swallowed the pill that Nasher was going to get traded. The longer this draws out the more I start to convince myself that maybe he won't go. I dont know what to think anymore, its a shame I'm getting mind franked like this. Its really hard on one's emotions.


If you go to the jackets website, or even listen to the comments from their coaches its obvious they have moved on... this just muddys the water.
- Tknight61

Howson is scared to trade Nash to the red wings

Every team has a few people who many other teams like, even Columbus. I hear they have some dude named Nash...???
- lumlums

Nash just signed with the Lakers. #CONFIRMED

Please, lets not rehash this. That conversation yesterday made me ill.
- Deadmau55

Keep him. He's not worth a top 6 forward, a top prospect and a first.

if blue jackets trade for tim thomas, they might make the AHL playoffs
- wingz4life

Give me Thomas, give me ANYONE and I guarentee atleast 10 more wins then last year. Now, thats not saying a lot but that says a lot.




If I was Howson, I'd be calling Hasek if I had to.

Give me Thomas, give me ANYONE and I guarentee atleast 10 more wins then last year. Now, thats not saying a lot but that says a lot.




If I was Howson, I'd be calling Hasek if I had to.
- Tknight61

Hasek was done in 2008, ya hes going to be great 4 years later

relax guys, nash is going to the nucks. but only after luongo is traded for clowe and havlat. and ballard will definitely be in the deal because he is such a hot commodity. almost as sought after as the legendary komisarek.

haven't heard any teams saying they're out today?

Posted on July 18th, 2012 at 5:15 pm:
According to Kevin Kurz of CSN Bay Area, the Blue Jackets and Sharks have not had talks about Rick Nash in “months.”

The Blue Jackets reportedly keep insisting that Logan Couture be part of the deal and the Sharks won’t move him.

Update at 6:34PM: James Murphy writes at ESPN.com that the Bruins are no longer in the running for Nash and that the players being asked for are a combination of David Krejci, Milan Lucic and Dougie Hamilton.

If I could make a prediction about Nash. This thing will drag out until the new CBA is agreed upon. The salary cap will be lowered, forcing what few teams remain to drop out of the running for him. The Rangers will then be the only team left with any cap room to use, since they have just over $15 million of cap space and only MDZ and Stralman to resign.

Nash will somehow force Howson to trade him and the Rangers will get Nash for a worse package then what Ottawa got a few years ago for Dany Heatley. Think Dubinsky and a 5th round pick.

Howson is scared to trade Nash to the red wings
- wingz4life

I would be too. A line with Datsyuk and Nash together? #$%@ me.

Hasek was done in 2008, ya hes going to be great 4 years later
- wingz4life

Better then the laughing stock we had at goalie last year.

A lot of people have been saying all along that this whole saga was just a PR stunt from Howson to keep his job. Him basically saying I'm doing everything in my power to keep my job.. I didn't believe that at all, and I swallowed the pill that Nasher was going to get traded. The longer this draws out the more I start to convince myself that maybe he won't go. I dont know what to think anymore, its a shame I'm getting mind franked like this. Its really hard on one's emotions.


If you go to the jackets website, or even listen to the comments from their coaches its obvious they have moved on... this just muddys the water.
- Tknight61

You got to understand Howson has a gun pointed at his back from an ownership group that wants to win now....... I don't blame him for not pulling the trigger on the first blatant trade.

VAN wouldn't. Thornton for Luongo, now we're talking. But he's the face of SJ so that's a no-go.
- AlexF

VAN would easily take that deal. are you insane? 2 years at 6.9M vs luongo's dipietro-esque contract? not to mention marleau would be a great veteran presence in the dressing room, and can pitch in 30 goals. i really hope not all nucks fans think the same way you do.

VAN would easily take that deal. are you insane? 2 years at 6.9M vs luongo's dipietro-esque contract? not to mention marleau would be a great veteran presence in the dressing room, and can pitch in 30 goals. i really hope not all nucks fans think the same way you do.
- sensnucksnocups

I really hope no one thinks like you do, period.

Keep him. He's not worth a top 6 forward, a top prospect and a first.
- thomas81

I agree 100%

You got to understand Howson has a gun pointed at his back from an ownership group that wants to win now....... I don't blame him for not pulling the trigger on the first blatant trade.
- Alexzanki

See I dont support that. I dont think the ownership has issue with Howson. Howson got the A okay last year when he should of been fired. If all McConnell and Priest cared about was winning then they would of fired the coaches and gm last year and stared over. They've invested too much into SAVING Howson's job at this point to pressure him out.

I agree 100%
- Deadmau55

nope Rick Nash is the next Steve Yzerman, he will win multiple cups in his 30s

I really hope no one thinks like you do, period.
- AlexF

aww someones mad because i just made his post look absolutely foolish. go on, lets hear your idea of a fair trade for luongo. we already know vantel's...

CLOWE + HAVLAT FOR LUONGO + BOOTH

I haven't seen this much of a debacle since Peter Forsberg!

Nash is so overhyped it's unreal. He's very talented no doubt but he's not in the upper echelon of elite players.

How is Nash supposed to stay with the team after all that has happened? I don't know but they way Howson threw him under the bus earlier this season really doesn't paint a pretty picture for the organization and their captain.

On the flip side, Nash signed his contract - now honor it you female dog.

I finally figured out Torontos trade to get a top line centre

To Toronto: David Kreijci

To Boston: 2013 First, 2014 First and 2014 Second