Sharks Circle Nurse While Kurashev's Qualifying Status Clouds Picture

San Jose's front office is doing its homework on Darnell Nurse as the Sharks explore ways to bolster their blue line, but there's an intriguing subplot developing with restricted free agent Evan Kurashev that could complicate matters. The qualifying offer situation with Kurashev adds another layer to how the Sharks approach their offseason spending, and insiders are watching whether GM Mike Grier will prioritize defense or navigate the RFA landscape first.