Perhaps one day in the not- too-distant future, Rick Nash actually will get to make his debut on Broadway as a Ranger.
When that time comes, No. 61 wants to ensure he’s ready to go.
This is why the 28-year-old winger flew from Zurich to New York yesterday to have his groin checked by Rangers team physicians after aggravating a previous injury last weekend while playing for HC Davos of the Swiss League.
“It’s purely precautionary, but we’re taking the ‘Better safe than sorry’ approach,” Joe Resnick, Nash’s agent, told The Post. “There’s nothing for anyone to be alarmed about.”
Nash, who was acquired over the summer from Columbus for a bounty featuring Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixon and a first-round draft pick, recorded 18 points (12 goals, six assists) in 17 games for HC Davos while playing on a unit with Sharks’ center Joe Thornton. He reaggravated the injury a week ago tonight in his second game back after having previously missed three in late November with a tender groin.
Under lockout rules imposed by the NHL, Nash cannot be treated by the Rangers’ training staff though he can be examined — at his own cost — by club physicians.
“Once Rick sees the doctors, he’ll decide whether to return [to Switzerland],” Resnick said. “It seems like we might not be too far away from a deal here on a CBA, so what everyone is hoping is that he can get onto the ice with the Rangers as soon as possible.
“I know everyone is frustrated with what’s happened so far, and Rick certainly is. He wanted to come to New York to win the Cup.
“He can’t wait to get going.”
* Derek Stepan [Finland] and Michael Del Zotto (Switzerland) are the only two Rangers currently playing in Europe. Carl Hagelin returned last month from Sweden after sustaining a minor shoulder injury while Ryan McDonagh also returned in November after a relatively short stay in Russia.