Oilers, Nurse reach two-year extension

The Edmonton Oilers and pending RFA D Darnell Nurse are finalizing a two-year contract extension, according to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie.

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Darnell Nurse (25) celebrates his goal in front of Charlie McAvoy , The Canadian Press

The Edmonton Oilers signed pending restricted free agent Darnell Nurse to a two-year contract extension on Monday.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the deal will carry an average annual value of $5.6 million.

$5.6M AAV: https://t.co/GO3Hi148oC
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 10, 2020

The contract buys out the remaining years Nurse has before he can become an UFA in 2022.

In 55 games this season, the defenceman has four goals and 24 points.

Nurse singed a two-year $6.4 million contract in 2018.

He was the seventh pick in the 2013 NHL draft.