I'd be curious where Copper and Blue got those numbers since its hard to get an accurate FO% let alone advanced stats out of any junior league. And I'm not basing my assessment of nurse off scouting reports I'm going by what I have seen of him which admittedly isn't that much(4 games). But from what I have seen of him he has mediocre shot, average NHL skating, and low IQ. I wouldn't have took him in the top 20 of the draft for sure given the quality of other d men available. I'm projecting him to be bottom pairing for the reasons listed, although I would put his potential as a solid top 4 whose plays a nasty game, I just don't see him reaching it. For an NHL comparison I'd say Phaneuf without the shot, or physical stature.
Low IQ? He was OHL academic player of the year. That speak well of both his intelligence and his work ethic.
The comparison to Phaneuf is odd. He is the same height as Phaneuf. Nurse definitely needs to put on weight. If you consider Phaneuf an average skater, then the Oilers could only wish to have a team full of your kinda average skaters.