The NHL trade market has gotten more interesting. On Thursday, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported [https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/sources-darnell-nurse-asks-for-trade-agrees-its-time-to-move-from-oilers/] that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has requested a trade and agrees with the Pacific Division club that a change of scenery is needed. This news is not necessarily surprising, as Nurse has been the subject of trade rumors for a while and would benefit from a fresh start. While the Boston Bruins [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins] are in need of a top-four defenseman, Nurse would not be a good trade fit for the Black and Gold. The Bruins' top need when it comes to their blueline is a top-four right-shot defenseman. Nurse, who is a left-shot defenseman, does not fit that description. The Bruins would be wiser to try to land a right-shot defenseman on the trade market or through free agency. Nurse's contract also is a big reason why the Bruins should not consider pursuing him. The 31-year-old defenseman has an expensive $9.25 million cap hit until the end of the 2029-30 season. With this, there would be a lot of risk in acquiring him, and it's just not worth it with the Bruins having other needs to address. With Nurse being a solid second-pairing defenseman who throws the body and works on the penalty kill, he has the potential to be a solid addition to another club's roster. However, with the Bruins needing a right-shot defenseman and first-line center, Nurse is simply not a player who Boston should be looking to add this off-season. RECENT BRUINS NEWS 2 Big Moves The Bruins Must Make To Avoid A Nightmare Off-Season [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/2-big-moves-the-bruins-must-make-to-avoid-a-nightmare-off-season] Bruins May Have Found A Hidden Gem In This Soaring Prospect [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-may-have-found-a-hidden-gem-in-this-soaring-prospect] Former Bruins Head Coach Is 'Open' To Maple Leafs' Top Gig [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/former-bruins-head-coach-is-open-to-maple-leafs-top-job] Bruins Should Take The Ultimate Gamble By Trading For Canucks Star [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/boston-bruins/latest-news/bruins-should-take-the-ultimate-gamble-by-trading-for-canucks-star]
