Winnipeg Jets reach one-year deal with Riley Nash

May 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Riley Nash (20) looks to pass the puck against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Winnipeg Jets on Saturday agreed to terms with forward Riley Nash on a one-year contract for the league minimum salary of $750,000.

Nash, 32, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) in 37 games last season with the Columbus Blue Jackets. He was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs on April 9 and held without a point in two playoff games.

Nash has 172 points (63 goals, 109 assists) in 578 career games with the Carolina Hurricanes (2011-16), Boston Bruins (2016-18) and Blue Jackets (2018-21).

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Nash was selected 21st overall in the 2007 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers.

–Field Level Media