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Nurse Eyes Bruins Despite Fit Questions
Darnell Nurse, Edmonton’s high-salary defenseman, is primed for a trade this summer, eyeing a fresh start — with Boston Bruins quietly in the mix. Despite his solid play when healthy, Boston’s needs lean toward a right-shot top-four defenseman and a first-line center, making Nurse’s left-shot profile and $9.25M cap hit a tough fit. His eight-year, $74M contract adds financial pressure, and his minus-12 rating last season hints at inconsistency. With a no-movement clause, Nurse holds leverage — but Boston’s priorities may make this a long shot. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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