Darnell Nurse Takes Blame For Ryan Reaves Hit

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The aftermath of Ryan Reaves’ controversial hit on Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has sparked heated exchanges off the ice as things keep escalating. Nurse, sidelined after the headshot during Saturday’s game, criticized Reaves without naming names but suggesting the hit was intentional.
Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves suspended five games for head hit on Oilers' Darnell Nurse
The defenseman was bloodied on the play and was tended to by a trainer for several minutes before he left the game. The Oilers announced that Nurse wouldn't return because of an upper-body injury.
'I Don't Know If I Was Aware Enough': Darnell Nurse Takes Blame For Ryan Reaves Hit
Much ink and keyboard tapping has been spent on the Ryan Reaves hit on Edmonton Oilers defender Darnell Nurse. However, the concussed blueliner spoke to the media in Edmonton this morning before tonight's game against the Minnesota Wild. Bearing a black eye, he acknowledged his involvement in the hit that put him on ice.
Darnell Nurse finally speaks, calls out Ryan Reaves after brutal head shot
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse joined his team for practice today for the first time since suffering a devastating hit by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves this past weekend. He spoke to the media after practice and informed fans of his status moving forward.
Oilers’ Darnell Nurse believes ‘it’s pretty obvious’ Ryan Reaves had intention to inflict pain during hit
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse doesn’t appear to be forgiving Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves anytime soon for a hit that left him with a concussion. Reaves was suspended for five games after delivering a crushing blow to Nurse’s head ...
Oilers’ Darnell Nurse on head hit from Leafs’ Ryan Reaves: ‘I think it’s pretty obvious what’s going on there’
EDMONTON – Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse started by trying to be diplomatic. He even accepted some of the blame for the outcome. Then, he stopped mincing his words and gave his true feelings about Toronto Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves crushing him with a head hit last Saturday.
Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has snarky take after Ryan Reaves head shot
Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers clearly was not happy about being on the receiving end of a head shot delivered by Ryan Reaves.
Darnell Nurse felt ‘it’s pretty obvious’ Ryan Reaves meant to inflict pain on his hit
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse spoke with reporters for the first time since he was injured on Saturday via a hit from Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves.
Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves suspended 5 games for ‘dangerous’ hit on Oilers’ Darnell Nurse
Reaves was assessed a match penalty for an illegal check to the head at 2:41 of the second period and was ejected from the game. The Leafs forward took five or six strides before leveling Nurse as he skated around his own net with the puck.
Oilers' Darnell Nurse: Suiting up Saturday
Nurse (upper body) will play Saturday against the Rangers, Tony Brar of Oilers TV reports. Nurse will rejoin the Edmonton lineup after missing the Oilers' previous three contests. The 29-year-old blueliner has two goals,
'I Think It's Pretty Obvious What's Going On There': Oilers' Darnell Nurse Reacts To Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves Hit, Brother Jordan Responds To Comments On Instagram
Nurse spoke to reporters in Edmonton about the play that knocked him out of Saturday's 4-3 loss the Maple Leafs
‘It Does Not Matter What Part Of The Player Was Impacted First’: NHL Department Of Player Safety Explains Illegal Check-To-The-Head Rule After Recent Incidents with M…
The department went in-depth through a five-minute video dissecting the plays of Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves and Matthew Knies.
Maple Leafs’ Coach Sounds Off On League’s Decision to Suspend Ryan Reaves
Toronto Maple Leafs coach Craig Berube was surprised Ryan Reaves was suspended for five games for his hit on Darnell Nurse.
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The Leafs' Ryan Reaves and other NHL enforcers are supposedly expected to protect players from the exact type of hit he laid ...