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Originally Posted by Damaged Goods
In the right environment, his stats could improve/stabilize even as his talent is on the decline. Look at Selanne or Elias for example.
Stats and talent can not always be conflated for one another.
edit: my last two comments go for this sentiment as well:
Even though I don't want Nash, the idea that "65 points" is somehow a sufficient proxy for Rick Nash's talent isn't right.
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This. You simply cannot take Nash's stats on columbus and claim that to be a representation of his talent. If you've watched him play, you know he's more talented than 65 points. And it's ridiculous to say that you shouldn't go after a player who would produce more with better linemates because it's an indication that he can't do it himself. That's a ridiculous notion. Many of the greatest wingers in history have had great centers who you could attribute much of their success to.
Not saying I want Nash, I would like him, but he may be a luxury we can't afford If we intend to upgrade the D. But to say Nash is merely a 65 point player in talent is nothing but ignorance.