“ I wanted to play somewhere that I wanted to be and my number one priority was to be here, and I'm just happy it worked out. This is a world class team, and I'm excited to be here. ”
- Rick Nash
“ I don't know that I have had time to digest it all just yet, it's been a little crazy coming here, but I am excited. Everyone always says this is a first-class organization and I can see that already, just the great people working here, and the players. I am really looking forward to this. ”
- Rick Nash
“ New York is one of the most historic organizations, and I think every kid dreams about playing for an Original Six in that big-time city. I don't think there's a better place than here for me. ”
- Rick Nash
“ I think (the Rangers) are a big, fast team, and I think I fit into that. It's going to be fun playing in the East, as well, with the rivalries, cities so close to one another. This is going to be fun. ”
- Rick Nash
Rick Nash arrived in New York Wednesday morning and headed straight to the MSG Training Center for his first official acts as a member of the Rangers since being acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. Nash took his official team headshot photos---in all three of the team's jerseys, sat for an exclusive one-on-one interview with BlueshirtsUnited.com, and then met with the local print and television media in the Rangers dressing room before meeting with the team's front office staff.
A relaxed Nash answered many questions from the media on Wednesday, with several of his answers captured in this quotebook.
