Confirmed Signing with Link: [EDM] Darnell Nurse signs extension with the Oilers (8 years, $9.25M AAV)

[McOvechking]

Should be 7.5-8, probably will be 9.

 

[bucks_oil]

having watched both Nurse is a better overall player, the fancy stats prove that out as well, better defender for the system Clb plays

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Well... far be it for me to talk down my own player. You are right!

 

[UrbanImpact]

oooof thats a short term commitment.

Does he have inside information that Drai and Mcdavid are leaving after 4 years as well and he doesnt want to be there without them?

4 years is very short

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

I’m going to guess somewhere between $7M and $7.5M.

The four year term makes a lot of sense for Nurse, so he can keep an eye on what happens with McDavid and Draisaitl. I’m sure the Oilers would prefer 5, or 6 years though.

 

[bucks_oil]

Nurse doesn't need to leave anything on the table unless he wants too, he's UFA at the end of the season.

I understand your point, but it is still a negotiation that has two parties involved.

He wants a shorter term, Oilers naturally would want to lock him up long term and balance the cap hit.

If the Oilers were originally planning to offer $8M x 8 years, it might have looked like: 10, 10, 9, 9, 7, 7, 6, 6

That has an AAV of $9.5M over the first four years. I doubt he will get that on the four year deal... probably more likely to have an 8 as a starting digit... thus he might leave something on the table to preserve his right to sign a retirement deal in 4 years while he's still in his prime at 32.

It could be a smart strategy for him, he's a smooth skating D and is only just coming into his own. He could quite easily play into his late thirties and many more D are doing that. If the team has success during the next four years he'll be in great shape to cash in again.

 

[Ctrain2k]

oooof thats a short term commitment.

Does he have inside information that Drai and Mcdavid are leaving after 4 years as well and he doesnt want to be there without them?

4 years is very short

I seriously doubt McDavid and Draisaitl even know what they’re doing yet. If they’re good they’ll probably resign, if they suck they’ll probably leave. Have to wait and see in 5 years.

 

[KidLine93]

It's pretty glaring that he is actually the top D for that team.

That should tell you something about the likelihood of the Oilers' chances in the post-season. They needed to make a big splash this year, and it seems that they will basically come back with the same crew minus Larsson. :sigh:

He was a top 10 D last year so I don't see your point.

 

[ManofSteel55]

8 - 8.5 would be a good deal. I wonder if his breakout year will get him more though. Hmmmm.

 

[Three On Zero]

It's pretty glaring that he is actually the top D for that team.

That should tell you something about the likelihood of the Oilers' chances in the post-season. They needed to make a big splash this year, and it seems that they will basically come back with the same crew minus Larsson. :sigh:

He’s a decent #2 in a regular season.

 

[Zerotonine]

People are forgetting we are in a flat cap situation over the next few years, player agents know this better then anyone. And it's the agents who are trying to set them selfs more so then there ayers up for the huge pay day thinking that when the cap final does jump its gonna be a doozy after being stagnant for come years

 

[DingDongCharlie]

I want more than 4 years for Nurse but I’ll take them if the cap hit is right

 

[DingDongCharlie]

4x 8.4 Draisaitl can be the internal cap hit as McDavid cap doesn’t set the market since he’s literally the top player in the league

 

[mouz135]

4 years lines up right with the end of McDrai’s contracts. If Edmonton keeps being a 1 and done playoff team, those 2 will walk and Nurse will go with them. He won’t want to stick around for the rebuild.

Alright Edmonton, you’re officially on the clock. Your 5 year window begins now

 

[flamesforcup]

4x 8.4 Draisaitl can be the internal cap hit as McDavid cap doesn’t set the market since he’s literally the top player in the league

Agreed this would be a good deal for both sides.

 

[LTIR]

Can't imagine he gets more than Drai. I will guess 8m x 4 years.

How is Drai a comparable?
Nurse will be burning all UFA years unlike Drai.
8x4 would be great for Oilers

 

[DingDongCharlie]

4 years lines up right with the end of McDrai’s contracts. If Edmonton keeps being a 1 and done playoff team, those 2 will walk and Nurse will go with them. He won’t want to stick around for the rebuild.

Alright Edmonton, you’re officially on the clock. Your 5 year window begins now

It’s not a bad situation as Nurse sticking around for years 5-8 if McDrai left would be pretty pointless anyways. This you know the core cap hit and the window is 4 years. Peddle to the floor and let’s make something happen

 

[InfinityIggy]

How is Drai a comparable?
Nurse will be burning all UFA years unlike Drai.
8x4 would be great for Oilers

Where did I suggest he was ‘comparable’?

 

[Bank Shot]

oooof thats a short term commitment.

Does he have inside information that Drai and Mcdavid are leaving after 4 years as well and he doesnt want to be there without them?

4 years is very short

He probably wants to cash in again when the cap rises.

Draisaitl or McDavid leaving wouldn't affect Nurse. He could always just sign a long-term deal and then ask for a trade like a million other players have done.

 

[LTIR]

4 years lines up right with the end of McDrai’s contracts. If Edmonton keeps being a 1 and done playoff team, those 2 will walk and Nurse will go with them. He won’t want to stick around for the rebuild.

Alright Edmonton, you’re officially on the clock. Your 5 year window begins now

Works for EDM.. 4yr window then we walk from Nurse and shift that money to McD and Drai extending both for 8 more years

 

[Rubi]

26 year old Nurse with 1 yr left on his $5.6M AAV contract. I wonder who wants the 4 yr term.. Nurse or Holland? Nurse will be 31 at the end of this rumored 4 yr contract.

 

[uncleben]

Friedman now saying talks have begun to extend past the 4 year deal, and is speculating on an 8 x 9M deal

31 Thought Podcast around the 10:26 mark

 

[WetcoastOrca]

Friedman now saying talks have begun to extend past the 4 year deal, and is speculating on an 8 x 9M deal

31 Thought Podcast around the 10:26 mark

Eight years at $9 million for Nurse??????
That's insane!

 

[Dr Beinfest]

McDavid's contract expire in 5 years. He probably does not want to rebuild if McDavid or Draisiatl leave if we don't win anything.

That, or, hear me out... age 30 is the prime age to lock up a stupid amount of money for your out years where you’ll definitely not be worth it.

 

[Dr Beinfest]

Eight years at $9 million for Nurse??????
That's insane!

That is the new norm really. We should all start accepting it. It’s only going to go up from here.

 

[centipede2233]

Very telling he wants a contract that ends when mcdavid does. Looks as though mcdavid will not be resigning in Edmonton.