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Carolina Hurricanes: 5 players would benefit from a change of scenery in Raleigh

By Andrew Miller

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers checks to see if his stick broke after a shot in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 2016 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 4-2. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 03: Ryan McDonagh #27 of the New York Rangers checks to see if his stick broke after a shot in the second period against the Carolina Hurricanes at Madison Square Garden on December 3, 2016 in New York City. The New York Rangers won 4-2. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 28: Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers skates for position on the ice during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 28, 2016 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – OCTOBER 28: Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers skates for position on the ice during an NHL game against the Carolina Hurricanes on October 28, 2016 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. Right Wing. New York Rangers. Rick Nash. Pick Analysis. 5. player. 95

A player that most NHL fans are very familiar with is now officially being shopped. Former Jackets star and current Rangers winger Rick Nash is a viable target for most of the teams in the Metro. The idea of Nash back to Columbus to rejoin the Jackets seems to be picking up steam.

If the Canes are looking for a way to prevent the team that is struggling the most offensive in contention with them in the division, let’s hope Nash does not end up in Columbus. The Jackets were a Stanley Cup contender entering the regular season, and in the early months.

Moreover, since Carolina does not have any meetings left with the Jackets in the regular season slate, they don’t have much of an impact on each other’s playoff paths. Meanwhile, the Canes have a bevy of contests left with the Devils, Isles, and Flyers.

A scoring winger, that also brings a veteran voice to the locker room, is an intriguing thought for a team that is only one point out of a wildcard spot. And, with Carolina’s struggling to find consistent scoring with all the youth on the roster, Nash could help steady out the production.

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