Riley Nash is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has had a successful career in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was born on May 9, 1989, in Consort, Alberta, Canada, and began playing hockey at a young age. Nash played junior hockey for the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) before moving on to play college hockey at Cornell University.
After completing his college career, Nash was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the 2007 NHL Entry Draft. He spent several years playing in the Oilers' minor league system before making his NHL debut with the team in 2011. Nash played in 15 games for the Oilers during the 2011-12 season, recording one goal and two assists.
In 2012, Nash was traded to the Carolina Hurricanes, where he spent the next six seasons. He became a regular in the Hurricanes' lineup, playing in over 400 games for the team and recording 41 goals and 70 assists. Nash was known for his strong defensive play and his ability to play in a variety of roles, including on the penalty kill and in a shutdown role against opposing teams' top lines.
In 2018, Nash signed as a free agent with the Boston Bruins. He played two seasons with the Bruins, serving as a depth forward and contributing on the penalty kill. Nash played in 106 games for the Bruins, recording 10 goals and 18 assists.
After his time with the Bruins, Nash signed with the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 2020-21 season. He played in 37 games for the Blue Jackets, recording two goals and five assists. Nash was known for his strong work ethic and his ability to play a physical game, often throwing his body around to make plays and win battles along the boards.
Overall, Riley Nash had a successful career in the NHL, playing in over 600 games and recording 68 goals and 115 assists. He was known for his strong defensive play, his versatility, and his work ethic, and was a valuable contributor to every team he played for.
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