Oilers’ Darnell Nurse prefers Eastern Conference, drawing ‘legitimate interest’

Context

Darnell Nurse has agreed to seek a trade from the Edmonton Oilers. The left-shot defenceman has provided a list of 3-5 teams he would waive his full no-move clause to join. Nurse's trade preferences are becoming clearer after the news of his trade request broke on Wednesday.

Nurse is drawing legitimate interest and prefers teams in the Eastern Conference. His request for a trade has significant implications for the Oilers and the teams on his list.