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Darnell Nurse Scouting Report

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Created: Oct. 2, 2023
Updated: Oct. 3, 2023
Talent Type: Professional
Position scouted: Left Defense
Age when scouted: 28
Projection: First Pair
Trending: Under NHL Contract
Birthday: Feb. 4, 1995
Height: 6' 3 | 193 cm
Weight: 220 lbs | 100 kg
Drafted: 7 overall, 2013 round 1 (Logo of the Edmonton Oilers EDM)
Contract: $74,000,000 over 8 years (Cap hit: $9,250,000)
Big, strong, physical defenceman who logs a ton of ice time for the Oilers. Used in all situations. Averaged over 23:00 TOI (overall) including playoffs - in (22/23).
Has a nasty streak. Sometimes crosses the line - but keeps opponents aware in the process.
Long stride. Capable puck mover. Provides better than secondary offense. Has ability to lead the rush on his own or join an an extra layer - 146 hits - 164 shot blocks
At times he looks off his first option and takes too long moving pucks - resulting in turnovers in key areas of the ice. Law of averages at times with the amount of TOI he logs. Sometimes, however, less = more and he could keep things more simple.
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SeasonTeamLeagueGPGAP+/-PIM
2022-23Edmonton OilersNHL821231432664
2021-22Edmonton OilersNHL71926351854
  • Compete/Consistency: 88
  • Defensive Zone Starts: 92
  • Hockey IQ: 84
  • Offensive Zone Starts: 82
  • Penalty Kill: 90
  • Power Play: 82
  • Physicality: 92
  • Puck Moving/Passing: 81
  • Shot: 85
  • Skating: 85
Weighting
  • 20%: Compete/Consistency, Hockey IQ, Skating
  • 12%: Puck Moving/Passing
  • 8%: Shot
  • 4%: Defensive Zone Starts, Offensive Zone Starts, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Physicality