Brett Kulak reveals the truth behind Darnell Nurse's injury
Darnell Nurse is currently on the mend following a cheap headshot by Ryan Reaves, and Edmonton Oilers defenceman Brett Kulak provides fans with a detailed update.
Miraculously, Darnell Nurse didn't suffer a concussion following a disgusting hit from Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer Ryan Reaves.
According to Brett Kulak, the only reason Darnell Nurse is being sidelined is because of general swelling in his eye.
- Brett Kulak on Darnell Nurse
These reports from Brett Kulak are definitely reassuring for the fanbase. Initially, Knoblauch stated that Darnell Nurse would be missing 5-10 games due to an upper-body injury, and fans automatically assumed a concussion was the diagnosis.
Now, Oilers fans can breathe a huge sigh of relief knowing the only thing keeping Darnell Nurse out the picture is a bit of swelling in his eye.
Midway through the 2nd period, Darnell Nurse was retrieving the puck in what appeared to be a routine play, but Toronto Maple Leafs enforcer came charging around the corner, deliberately clipping Darnell Nurse in the face.
Liam McCormick from Oilers Daily reports that the NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Ryan Reaves 5 games for the hit on Darnell Nurse. Many fans thought that suspension was too light for a player with a history of dirty hits like Reaves, but Brett Kulak said the decision was appropriately measured by the league - a mature answer from the veteran.
- Brett Kulak
Hopefully, the Oilers get Darnell Nurse back in the lineup when the swelling diminishes, and the team can go back to business as usual.
