Posts About "Darnell Nurse"
Oilers News and Rumors: Cave, McDavid, Nurse, More
April 7th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid has started a series of workout videos for kids and Darnell Nurse comments on the possibility of playing hockey with no fans and the Oilers get good news on their conditional draft pick from the James Neal trade. Finally, there is some terrible and scary news on Tuesday...
Oilers' Rags To Riches Story On the Blue Line
March 20th, 2020 Defence has been one of the main talking points for the Edmonton Oilers for the past decade and for good reason. For much of their time toiling in mediocrity the team had trouble finding consistent defenders that were able to effectively defend for 20-plus minutes a night. We saw multiple attempts to rectify this, acquiring players like...
Darnell Nurse Catching Unfair Criticism in Edmonton
February 20th, 2020 That Darnell Nurse needs defending after a game in which an injury-depleted Edmonton Oilers team walked away with a point against the best team in the NHL seems insane, yet here we are. In a game few expected the Oilers to win, Edmonton took the Boston Bruins to overtime, losing the game but still earning a much-needed point in a...
Oilers Have Salary Cap Flexibility With Nurse Deal
February 11th, 2020 Edmonton Oilers general manager Ken Holland did himself a huge favour this past week by signing defenceman Darnell Nurse to a two-year bridge deal with an average annual value (AAV) of $5.6 million. The contract has been a hotly debated topic within the Oilers fanbase, which was compounded by reports that Nurse's camp was seeking...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Wild, Senators, More
February 10th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Edmonton Oilers are set to announce an extension and they've made a few lineup changes, Jason Zucker comments on trade rumors out of Minnesota, and why aren't the Ottawa Senators and Jean-Gabriel Pageau even talking? Oilers Extend Darnell Nurse? While it's not been made official by the Edmonton...
Oilers Sign Nurse to Contract Extension
February 9th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers and defender Darnell Nurse have come to terms on a two-year contract extension worth a shade over $5.5 million per season according to Bob McKenzie. As Darren Dreger would mention, the actual number appears to $5.6 million annually which would bring the total to $11.2 million over two...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Kings, Coyotes, Canadiens, More
February 9th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news surrounding just how bad Connor McDavid's potential injury is from Saturday's game. So too, how are the Oilers negotiations coming along with Darnell Nurse? There is an update on the Los Angeles Kings and the attention two of their players in particular are getting and what's the latest on the...
NHL Rumors: Panthers, Oilers, Canadiens, Blue Jackets, More
February 5th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Florida Panthers might move Mike Hoffman, Darnell Nurse and the Edmonton Oilers are working on an extension and only one deal seems to make sense, and there are more whispers surrounding Max Domi out of Montreal. Hoffman on the Move Out of Florida? Pierre LeBrun explained during Insider Trading...
Darnell Nurse Wants $8 Million: Time to Move Him?
February 4th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers certainly don't want to lose Darnell Nurse. But, if a recent report from the Edmonton Journal's Jim Matheson is correct, the top-four defenseman could want too rich a contract for the Oilers blood. Matheson is reporting that Nurse’s reps have talked to the Oilers, more specifically GM Ken Holland, and let them...
Edmonton Oilers' 3 Best Contracts in 2019-20
January 29th, 2020 Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl carry the two best-value contracts on the Edmonton Oilers. Despite their massive cap hits, McDavid and Draisaitl arguably deserve more than they are currently earning based on their production and escalating player salaries around the NHL. Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers (AP Photo/Paul...
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Oilers, Blackhawks, Capitals, More
December 26th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, the Anaheim Ducks won't likely be players in the trade market unless it's to sell, the Edmonton Oilers are still working on a Darnell Nurse deal, and the Chicago Blackhawks just lost two big names for the season. Finally, does a recent photo posted by Alex Ovechkin hint at the future of Ilya...
What They're Worth: Contracts for Nurse and Kassian
December 18th, 2019 Bob McKenzie said on the most recent episode of TSN Insider Trading that the Edmonton Oilers have begun contract negotiations with both Darnell Nurse and Zack Kassian. This is good news considering both have played pivotal roles with the team this season and if possible, the Oilers shouldn't be looking to rid themselves of useful...
NHL Rumors: Nurse, Maple Leafs, Canadiens, More
November 30th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, one local Edmonton media scribe suggests the Edmonton Oilers should look at getting one particular contract signed now. In Toronto, where the Maple Leafs need a backup goaltender, what is the plan? And, with rumors of the Montreal Canadiens potentially looking to shed large salaries, one scribe writes the...
