Darnell Nurse Takes Blame For Ryan Reaves Hit

Darnell Nurse & Ryan Reaves’ Brother Trade Barbs Amid Hit Controversy
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.
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.
Ryan Reaves’ baby brother comes to his defense!
When your younger brother, who happens to be a CFL star, comes out to your defense. See how it unfolded down below:
Maple Leafs’ Reaves gets 5-game suspension and fine for illegal check to the head of Oilers’ Nurse
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games without pay for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse.
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 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’ 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.
Review of Ryan Reaves hit on Darnell Nurse must wait, but Leafs weigh in
Ryan Reaves does not like the mute button used on him. After Tuesday’s first on-ice appearance since his five-game suspension for an illegal check to the head Saturday night on Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse,
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 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.
Despite Being Eager, Ryan Reaves Not Permitted To Speak By Maple Leafs About Five-Game Suspension
Reaves was the final player to enter the dressing room after practice, long after all his teammates had cleared out.
Oilers defenceman Nurse torched by Jay Rosehill following comments on Reaves
Former NHLer Jay Rosehill blasted Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse following his comments on Ryan Reaves.
Opinion: Sometimes, Ryan Reaves' Purpose In The NHL Backfires
The Leafs' Ryan Reaves and other NHL enforcers are supposedly expected to protect players from the exact type of hit he laid ...