Rick Nash would accept trade to playoff-bound Canadian team

Rick Nash is open to heading to the Great White North.

With the New York Rangers prepared to enter a rebuild, the team has approached the veteran winger about a move elsewhere. Nash obliged, despite carrying a modified no-trade clause, offering a 12-team list of where he'd accept a trade to.

While those dozen clubs are unknown, Nash indicated Saturday that his list includes teams in Canadian markets. He also noted there's the possibility he could expand the list if it helps facilitate a deal and if he is convinced by the interested team.

"I included the teams that I think have the best chance of winning the Stanley Cup and are also places I think would be good for my family," Nash told Larry Brooks of the New York Post. "And, yes, that does include teams in Canada. I'm not excluding that as a possibility."

As it stands, only two Canadian teams are in a playoff position - the Toronto Maple Leafs and Winnipeg Jets. The Calgary Flames sit just outside the Western Conference wild card due to a tie-breaker.

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Any team acquiring Nash would be banking on the former "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner bringing an added scoring touch in the playoffs. In 55 games this season, Nash has tallied 17 goals and 10 assists.

The 33-year-old carries a $7.8-million cap hit and can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Meanwhile, Brooks indicated the Boston Bruins, Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, and St. Louis Blues are also among the teams interested in Nash.