What does it take to get Nash?

rooneypoo wrote:

SpezDispenser wrote:That sucks..

What's really remarkable is how very little money separates, say, OTT from NYR or BOS.

Owner Eugene Melnyk told the Sun in an exclusive e-mail Tuesday night he has no issue with spending money, however, he only wants players who want to play in Ottawa.

GM Bryan Murray confirmed Sunday he has cut off talks with the Jackets because Ottawa isn’t on Nash’s original list, but there was speculation Tuesday that could change if Columbus GM Scott Howson doesn’t deal him by mid-July.

Nash can pretty much rule out the Senators because Melnyk, without naming names, said he isn’t going to bring players to Ottawa who don’t want to be here.

“Yes, we want to make our team better — always — but never with a player unless we are on the ‘A’ list,” Melnyk wrote late Tuesday. “I believe, and I think our fans would echo this, it is a privilege to play in Ottawa.

“You want more money? A bigger car or house? Lots of other teams will spend like idiots. We are a true TEAM with REAL special and smart fans. I don’t care who you are, you have to WANT to play in Ottawa. That’s what defines us.”

The Columbus Post-Dispatch reported nobody had gone further in trade discussions with the Jackets than the Senators. Sources say the club offered winger Nick Foligno, prospect Mika Zibanejad and goaltender Robin Lehner.

Sources also told the Sun the Jackets wanted top prospect Mark Stone as part of the package. The Senators weren’t prepared to do that.

The discussions went sideways last weekend because Nash told the Jackets he is steadfast in his refusal to come here. Sources say he’d like to be dealt to the Sharks or Rangers. He may consider Toronto.

SpezDispenser wrote:I must say, that's one of the very few times that I've loved what Melnyk has said. Bang on, every single part of it.

Riprock wrote:Could also be a little mind games, and it might mean that Nash may change his mind to come to Ottawa, but the price Ottawa is willing to play may have just come down.

Also, Sens think Stone > Zibanejad.

Riprock wrote:Nobody is begging anymore. The owner just stated they aren't going to ask. But if Nash asks, it is different.

Riprock wrote:Could also be a little mind games, and it might mean that Nash may change his mind to come to Ottawa, but the price Ottawa is willing to play may have just come down.

Also, Sens think Stone > Zibanejad.

Riprock wrote:No, the answer should be, sure, but now we are only prepared to give you __, ___, and ___ instead of Foligno, Zibanejad and Lehner

SpezDispenser wrote:Why does Melnyk and Murray even care? If they want a big fish, go and land Ryan. Am I wrong? What's the difference? I'd say Ryan's just as gifted a goal scorer.

SpezDispenser wrote:Why does Melnyk and Murray even care? If they want a big fish, go and land Ryan. Am I wrong? What's the difference? I'd say Ryan's just as gifted a goal scorer.