The Rangers’ Rick Nash was on a Friday morning flight from Zurich to New York after reaggravating a groin injury late last week while playing for HC Davos of the Swiss League, The Post has learned.
The groin issue, which had first sidelined Nash for three games late last month, is not believed serious. The winger is returning for “precautionary reasons,” according to an individual with knowledge of the issue.
Nash, of course, has not yet played a game for the Rangers–you do remember the hockey Rangers?–after having been acquired from Columbus this summer for a package including Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixon and a first-round draft choice.
The 28-year-old recorded 18 points (12-6) in 17 games for HC Davos while playing on a line with San Jose center Joe Thornton.
Derek Stepan (Finland) and Michael Del Zotto (Switzerland) are the other two Rangers playing in Europe while Carl Hagelin returned from Sweden after suffering a shoulder injury and Ryan McDonagh returned from a short stay in the KHL.
Nash’s future intentions will be informed by the results of the exam on his groin that will be performed by Rangers team physicians.