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A bunch of fans on here are about to learn a hard lesson on how they didn't realize what they had until they lost it.
I pray it's only a few weeks.
I pray it's only a few weeks.
Injury Report: Nurse, get a Nurse for Nurse
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Very smart choice by us. I think he's had this injury since before the road trip. You could tell his puck play got bad out of nowhere during the season. I think this was a factor in it
We won't have a #1 D now I bet. Both two pairs will get even amount of minutes and the third will play more.
For the people who have been ripping Nurse off during this season, let's see how the team does without their top D
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To be fair, the Nurse that has been playing so far this season isn’t nearly as difficult to replace as the Nurse that played last season.
I agree with you in general though.
Drivesaitl
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This isn't good. Kind of thinking we don't see him for a month. This is Oilers injuries in which time off is always underestimated. So we get him back around Xmas season in all likelihood. Nurse wasn't himself this season but even with that his minutes will surely be missed. Its always ironic the moment you pay somebody big theres drop off in play, and in ironman status. This hurts a cap strapped team.
Let’s see how much he was holding us together.
I think our record will be worse (obviously) but the rest of the defensive core will be better from the extra playtime and responsibilities. Then Nurse will be better from watching (and recovering).
I think our record will be worse (obviously) but the rest of the defensive core will be better from the extra playtime and responsibilities. Then Nurse will be better from watching (and recovering).
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Keith / Bouchard could be interesting. Both are cerebral players.
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Damn the rumour was true, guess Hall might really be building that home in Crestwood after all 
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I hope he shows well, just come in and play the quiet simple game he did last year which got him a lot of games.
Yikes, this is a disaster to be quite honest if it's a long term thing.
Nurse is the one player they can't afford to lose. He is BY FAR the most important player on the team despite him not being up to his usual standard this season.
I couldn't even imagine how they'll replace his minutes because the left side depth is incredibly shallow. Broberg ain't it right now and I'd rather not rush him into action.
Nurse is the one player they can't afford to lose. He is BY FAR the most important player on the team despite him not being up to his usual standard this season.
I couldn't even imagine how they'll replace his minutes because the left side depth is incredibly shallow. Broberg ain't it right now and I'd rather not rush him into action.
Now we get to see what losing 9 million on our defence looks like. I am sure the nay sayers on that contract are going to be having second thoughts on his value. Our defence without him is going to be a shit show IMO.
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Yes likely more than one D will get an opportunity...most likely at separate times. Seems a bit early for Nemo or Sammy though. Really its a bit early for Broberg too.
Both Broberg and Berglund have some professional experience...Sammy has only had a taste really.
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I agree with the first sentiment. I don't think it's unrealistic to expect the entire defense group to step up and help fill the hole an off Nurse will leave.
It ain't going to be the end of the world and I'd bet that we win at least half the games without him
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Nurse has made his fair share of mistakes as well, it’s not like he was playing great shutdown defense this season. The question is how many more mistakes Keith/Russell/Broberg will make.
Sure, right now, but we know all too well that setbacks tend to happen in recoveries (Klefbom, Holloway, Smith etc.) so it could turn into a longer term thing if it doesn't heal properly.
It's a good thing they built up a little equity with the 12-4 record because Keith playing top pairing minutes is going to be rough, really rough. Even if they spread out the minutes some, somebody is going to be playing well above their capability.
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Nurse will be back within 20 days, he is tough as nails and knows he still has a chance at team canada and the olympics. im not saying the oilers arent his priority because im positive they are but the olympic possibility has to be in his mind.
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It sounds like something he could probably play through if it was absolutely needed. I don’t think it’s that serious.
We have a a Dman who can PK, PP and okay 30+ minutes a night? Please direct me towards him
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Ah man that poster in the PGT was right.
Wonder if it really was the highfives that did him in...
Wonder if it really was the highfives that did him in...
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My guess is we’ll be treading water till he gets back. It’s not the end of the world.
We'll see.
Even a few weeks without him is problematic.
In any event, the team should be fine long term. It's just that thinking about a potential Nurse injury coming into the season was giving me nightmares, that have now come true. The most important player on the team by a longshot considering role and lack of depth at the position.
