Roughly a week later, Edmonton came to terms with defenceman Darnell Nurse on a maximum term extension, with an average annual value of $9.25M. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowRecently, there’s been plenty of debate about Nurse’s play and contract. However, the same praise can’t be said for his defensive play. Advertisement - Continue Reading BelowAdvertisement - Continue Reading BelowIn addition, Entry Defence isn’t the only defensive facet Nurse struggled in. Perhaps his results alongside McDavid could improve as well, as McDavid was superior with Nurse on-ice in 2020-21.

Source: The Nation April 02, 2022 22:37 UTC