Leafs fans have mixed reactions about latest news involving Rick Nash and his trade list

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The trade deadline is two weeks away (February 26th) and one of the biggest names on the block is Rick Nash of the New York Rangers.

The 33-year-old submitted his 12-team approved trade list to the Rangers and as per TSN's Frank Seravalli, the Toronto Maple Leafs are one of the 12 teams on Nash's list.

From @frank_seravalli: The Toronto #MapleLeafs are on Rick Nash’s 12-team trade list https://t.co/pfu9ClpAMa #TSNHockey #TradeCentre pic.twitter.com/J7P0FpM9JQ
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) February 12, 2018

Nash told the New York Post this past weekend that he included teams on his list that would give him the best chance to win a Stanley Cup and he clearly believes the Leafs are one of those teams.

Once the news broke, the hot takes started flying from Leafs fans and the reactions to the news were mixed to say the least.

Just heard something about Rick Nash and Toronto Maple Leafs. It's not happening A: don't need him B: he's old and slow.
— CG75🇨🇦🏒🥅 (@Cg75Chris) February 12, 2018

Having an argument w a buddy. He says Leafs should go after Nash. I feel that's moving backwards. He says it will jupystart the room. @Daver_16 ? #TMLTalk
— Adam Kitney (@ajkitney) February 12, 2018

I would love if the Leafs got Rick Nash but not sure where he fits and if he’s worth the price. Would be a nice defensive upgrade on the wing.
— Matteo Pasculli (@TeoPasculli92) February 12, 2018

The Leafs may be on Nash's list but he ain't on theirs. They'd be NUTS to add him, for what he'd cost.
— R (@ABoyNamedSault) February 12, 2018

Rick Nash to the Maple Leafs I’m callin it
— Luca Spence (@LucaSpence) February 12, 2018

I seem to be in the minority when it comes to the "Rick Nash to the Leafs is awesome" club
— Steve (@SteveD29) February 12, 2018

I'd take Nash at the right cost. The price they're asking, is far from the right cost. So.. no thanks. Unless it drops significantly. https://t.co/94myPNDaRB
— Leafy Blogger (@MyLeafsBlog) February 12, 2018

soo rick nash wants to go to the leafs? nah not for it
— #JustGetJoshSzn (@__jakemaurer__) February 12, 2018

Like Hell. He didn't want to be a #TorontoMapleLeaf a few years ago. Too old, too costly. We need a top 4 D man.
— RockinSportz (@JamesDownie1) February 12, 2018

Our forwards are fine the way they are now. We need defensive help. Carrick/Polak on the bottom pairing seems shaky come playoff time.
— SLoeb (@sloeb21) February 12, 2018

Hard pass
— Mike (@maybe_maybenot) February 12, 2018

If we can get him for soshnikov and a package that includes of one or two of the following: jvr martin bozak, and maybe a pick why not. If it means sacrificing youth or benching a young guy dont do it
— David Bronson (@DavidBr21367780) February 12, 2018

Thanks, but no thanks...
— Mike Sauro (@mikesauro) February 12, 2018

Rick Nash is a nice piece for the Leafs but there’s absolutely no point for them to get him. Gonna trade away assets for a guy who will just go back to the Rangers next year.
— MaLiKhUsIkA (@MaLiKhUsIkA) February 12, 2018

Seems like most Leafs fans wouldn't want the team to trade for Nash which makes sense based on the asking price and the fact the team may need a defenceman at the moment instead of a forward.

(H/T: Frank Seravalli)