Drafted back in 2013 at seventh overall, he's been feeling the heat, especially after a slight slump in the 2023-24 season. Nurse hit the ice in 2014 and has 192 points over 477 games, boasting a +38 rating in his first eight seasons.
Sure, Nurse is a solid player, yet with that hefty contract hanging over his head and expectations sky-high, the pressure's on for him to deliver as the playoffs approach. And with that no-movement clause, the Oilers are locked in with him for the long haul, whether they like it or not.