This appears to be the offseason for defensemen as they continue to cash in big-time. From Cale Makar to Seth Jones, d-men are getting paid., Yesterday, there were several more.
NHL Roundup: Darnell Nurse signs for max term
The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Darnell Nurse to an eight-year, $74 million contract extension Friday. His deal begins with the 2022-23 season and carries an average annual value of $9.25 million.
Nurse, 26, tallied 36 points (career-high 16 goals, 20 assists) in 56 games last season, his seventh season with the Oilers. He led all NHL blueliners with 15 even-strength goals.