The Edmonton Oilers face a crucial personnel issue in the performance of defenseman Darnell Nurse. Host Nick Zararis breaks down Nurse's performance in the early stages of the Oilers' season revealing concerning impacts on the team's stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Nick explores the complex team dynamics surrounding the situation and why it isn't just as easy as Kris Knoblauch changing Nurse's role in the lineup.

3:07 Nurse's skating ability and baseline skills

6:40 Issues with Nurse and Stetcher pairing

9:43 Underlying numbers show Nurse struggling

14:50 McDavid and Draisaitl's stats with Nurse

19:58 The awkward situation for Oilers management

24:34 Balancing veteran status vs on-ice performance

27:07 Jake Walman's return could help Nurse

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