Nurse vs. Spector: The ‘Low IQ’ Quote That Blew Up Oilers Socials

San Jose Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse fired back at reporter Mark Spector during a media session ahead of facing his former team, the Edmonton Oilers. When Spector asked about the transition to playing in California, Nurse sarcastically referenced past criticism regarding his hockey IQ and declined to answer. Nurse spent 11 seasons in Edmonton before being traded along with his entire $9.25 million salary cap hit to San Jose in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

NHL Trade Talk notes that Nurse faced intense media scrutiny and criticism regarding his contract and performance during his final years in Edmonton. Despite high regard from former teammates such as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the writer expects Nurse to carry a competitive edge against the Oilers.