Darnell Nurse Could Face Disciplinary Actions After Dirty Hit Last Night
In the world of preseason hockey, where players aim to prove themselves, a recent incident involving Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers and Dakota Joshua of the Canucks has raised concerns, for Nurse that is.
With a player that has already proved his worth in the NHL (Nurse) this draws concern
Nurse's cross-check on Joshua, far from the puck, resulted in Joshua colliding with the boards, earning Nurse a penalty. Surprisingly, there was no significant altercation in response from the Canucks during this preseason matchup.
Nurse's history of such plays might lead to suspensions in the regular season, depending on the effectiveness of the Department of Player Safety.
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SEPTEMBRE 28 | 112 ANSWERS Darnell Nurse Could Face Disciplinary Actions After Dirty Hit Last Night Does Nurse deserve a suspension for this hit? |
Yes | 52 | 46.4 % |
No | 60 | 53.6 % |
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