The Edmonton Oilers kick the tires on Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen as the post-Olympic trade market heats up with just 11 days until the deadline. Fresh off a bronze medal with Finland in Milano Cortina, the 6-foot-4 right-shot veteran represents the top-four blueliner GM Ken Holland has chased for years to pair with Darnell Nurse.

The Edmonton Oilers' defensive breakdowns have insiders whispering about bringing back Hall of Famer Paul Coffey, maybe even over head coach Kris Knoblauch, as their penalty kill ranks a dismal 26th and goals against pile up at 3.29 per game. Frank Seravalli doesn't mince words, calling Darnell Nurse the biggest problem at $9.25 million while the team survives in spite of him, with Leon Draisaitl's recent frustrations echoing through the room.

Darnell Nurse sits atop a fortune built on savvy Oilers contracts, smart investments, and shutdown shifts that defined Edmonton’s blue line. Sources break down his career haul from those massive extensions to off-ice ventures fueling his wealth. As the playoffs loom, his financial empire underscores why he's the cornerstone Holland never lets walk.