"Contract Consequences: Oilers' Darnell Nurse's Massive Deal May Be a Turning Point for the Franchise. After inking a lucrative eight-year, $73 million contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers, defenseman Darnell Nurse has become the face of the team's future. With a deal that averages over $9 million per year, the 27-year-old blue-liner has cemented his status as a key player for the Oilers. As the team looks to build on last season's playoff run, Nurse's massive contract may be a harbinger of changes to come, including potential roster shakeups and a renewed focus on competing for a Stanley Cup championship."

Ever since Darnell Nurse signed that contract with the Edmonton Oilers, it felt like it was going to get to this point.