Darnell Nurse gave one of the all-time most entertaining pre-game interviews.
Darnell Nurse gave one of the all-time most entertaining pre-game interviews.
EDMONTON -- Well that's one way to get the attention of the media.
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In case you've been living under a rock (or you are a normal person with a normal job) the Edmonton Oilers' Darnell Nurse gave one of the most entertaining (and shortest) pre-game pressers in recent memory.
In preparation for tonight's Game four tilt against the Dallas Stars, Connor McDavid, Stuart Skinner, Philip Broberg and Nurse all spoke to the media after an optional morning skate.
Kris Knoblauch is keeping his adjustments for tonight close to the vest - and chose not to reveal them before warmups.
However, the fact that Broberg spoke with the media before the game tells you that he will play tonight. It's just a matter of who comes out to make room. I highly, highly doubt that it would be Nurse.
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In his scrum with the press Nurse gave responses that were comedically brief. The interview opened with Nurse being asked about what Broberg can bring to the lineup if he does play, "really good player. He's ready."
He then looks around the room with a smirk.
He was asked a follow up question on if he has confidence in Broberg - and before they had a chance to finish asking the question Nurse responded with, "oh 100%. Really good player."
Nurse then was asked about Broberg's game and what specifically can help him contribute, "[he]can skate, physical, can make plays."
When asked about what the team is good at when they get down early in a series he had a (at this point) predictably curt answer, "we are good with our back against the wall."
Finally, Nurse was asked on if there is a key to pushing back on a team like Dallas when they are trying to tie up the game, "playing hard."
"Thanks guys, have a good day," was the last thing he said before walking out of his scrum.
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With everything that has been written about him recently - I can't say that this reaction was unjustified. We will wait and see what happens with the lineup once the puck drops.
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