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New York Rangers top 5 replacements for Rick Nash if he is traded

By Lou Venditti

Dec 15, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers shut out the Stars 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) in action during the game against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center. The Rangers shut out the Stars 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 7, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle (14) skates during warmup against the Anaheim Ducks in game six of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2017; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Jordan Eberle (14) skates during warmup against the Anaheim Ducks in game six of the second round of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports /

Jordan Eberle

Wouldn’t it be awesome if the Rangers were to trade Rick Nash and land Jordan Eberle in the same summer? Eberle is a perfect fit for the Rangers already, especially if Nash is moved.

Since joining the league in 2010, Eberle has scored 165 goals and added 217 points for 382 points total. Last season in particular, Eberle played in a career high 82 games, posting 20 goals and 31 assists for 51 points, including 4 power play goals and 10 power play assists. This is oddly enough a disappointing season for Eberle, who has three 60+ point campaigns in 6 full seasons of play. Still, Eberle is a burgeoning star on a team that has one too few spots for stars.

Eberle is much smaller than Nash is at the right wing. Eberle stands at 5’11”. This is a full five inches shorter than Nash, not to mention the 40-pound gap between the two. Eberle may not be able to reciprocate what Nash does with his body, but he makes up for it with high shot volume.

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If Jordan Eberle is really available, and Rick Nash is truly on the move, look no further. Adding a high caliber, young star like Eberle is the perfect way to send off an aging star such as Nash.

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