With his play to start the year, as well as the team’s struggles on defence, the 22-year-old has been the diamond in the rough so far for the Oilers. And ultimately, his hard work and effort to improve his game have made him deserving of a promotion for a long time coming.
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Through 10 games to start the year, Nurse has three assists and is a plus-2, and has also played a solid game at both ends of the rink. Not only has he gotten more involved on the forecheck, but he is playing a solid defensive game and is taking charge on Edmonton’s struggling blue line.