Riley Nash (CAR)

[ebilmes]

Boston and Montreal may be interested in trading for Nash. Riley seems unlikely to end up with Edmonton. Note the point that whatever the Oilers receive for Nash would have to be more valuable than the 51st overall pick in the 2012 (they say 2011, but I assume it's 2012) draft, since that's what they'll receive if Nash doesn't sign with them by August 15, 2011.

http://thepipelineshow.blogspot.com/2010/06/this-n-that-june-2010.html

http://lowetide.blogspot.com/2010/06/ships.html

[ajh258]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't Montreal trade right now and then they'll get Riley immediately if he's willing to sign? Why would Nash wait through next year if this trade is happening soon?

[Jacob '06]

Why would anyone trade for him before he is signed if he can just wait out and become a free agent if he plays his senior year?

[ugarte]

Why would anyone trade for him before he is signed if he can just wait out and become a free agent if he plays his senior year?

If Edmonton gives the trade partner permission to talk to Nash, they could work out a deal contingent on his being traded.

[ajh258]

Why would anyone trade for him before he is signed if he can just wait out and become a free agent if he plays his senior year?

Because Montreal wants exclusivity and Riley wants to make sure that he starts making money this year? Being a free agent doesn't mean he will get a better contract than what Montreal is willing to offer. The only reason he hasn't signed with the Oilers is because of his conflict with the  organization and now he gets a shot at new team that his brother is on. It's a win-win for Nash if this trade goes through and he signs immediately.

[RatushnyFan]

Isn't he more likely to get playing time on the Oilers?  I'd go where I had a better shot of sticking with the NHL club versus spending time in the AHL.  Or is everyone assuming that he starts at the AHL?

Playing with your brother is really nice, but not always practical at the NHL level until you've both accomplished a lot and have achieved free agency status............e.g. the Niedermayer brothers.  All the Stahl brothers are on separate teams, much to the chagrin of their Mom I imagine.

[amerks127]

Isn't he more likely to get playing time on the Oilers?  I'd go where I had a better shot of sticking with the NHL club versus spending time in the AHL.  Or is everyone assuming that he starts at the AHL?

Playing with your brother is really nice, but not always practical at the NHL level until you've both accomplished a lot and have achieved free agency status............e.g. the Niedermayer brothers.  All the Stahl brothers are on separate teams, much to the chagrin of their Mom I imagine.

I'd still rather play for a competent organization in a state not named Oklahoma.  Also it's spelled Staal.

[jkahn]

All the Stahl brothers are on separate teams, much to the chagrin of their Mom I imagine.

Not any more.  Carolina acquired Jared Staal in a trade last month.

[ebilmes]

More

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/404418-riley-nash-might-never-be-an-edmonton-oiler

[cth95]

I would love to see him go to the Bruins.  I was really bummed to see Bitz go,  Anywhere would be better than Montreal, though.  I already have to root against O'Byrne.  I would hate to have to root against two Cornellians.

[Willy '06]

Normally an NHL team wouldn't be too upset with this, however Cornell isn't a really hockey power house, and the Oilers feel that its not helping his development to play in Cornell.

[ebilmes]

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/More+Hockey+World/3177333/story.html

[jkahn]

Riley Nash's rights have been traded to Carolina for a 2nd round pick, 46th overall.

[KKJ]

Riley Nash traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for the Oilers 46th pick in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft (Martin Marincin)

[ebilmes]

http://www.edmontonjournal.com/sports/Edmonton+Oilers+take+Pitlick+Marincin+Hamilton+second+round/3206328/story.html