Anytime a professional athlete has to retire for reasons other than their own terms, it’s a sad day. The journey begins at age three or four and can last more than 30 years by the time it’s all said and done. In the case of former New York Ranger Rick Nash, the very nature of hockey forced him to retire earlier than he wanted to.
In Nash’s 15 year career, he was the first superstar in the history of the Columbus Blue Jackets franchise, forced his way to the Rangers in hopes of chasing a Stanley Cup and ended up getting one last crack at the postseason as a member of the Boston Bruins during the 2017-2018 season.