Nash gave Rangers 18-team no-trade list upon their request

Rick Nash gave the New York Rangers his 18-team no-trade list Sunday upon their request, according to TSN's Bob McKenzie. He can now be traded to the 12 omitted clubs.

Nash would prefer to stay in the Big Apple but said he understands the situation, Steve Zipay of Newsday Sports reports.

The Rangers have already reportedly made it clear they intend to be sellers at this year's trade deadline, so asking for Nash's no-trade list isn't all that surprising.

The 33-year-old winger is in the final year of a contract that comes with a cap hit of $7.8 million. He has 15 goals and 10 assists in 52 games, but has been marred by an uncharacteristically low shooting percentage of 9.3.

The veteran has never won a Stanley Cup in his career, so the 12 teams left off his no-trade list are likely the ones he feels give him the best chance of a ring.

There are several contending teams in need of a top-six winger, so a proven goal-scorer such as Nash will certainly be in high demand from now until Feb. 26.