Hockey’s biggest defensive puzzle is heating up: Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks are both betting big on their blue lines to turn the tide. Sharks bring in Darnell Nurse—fresh off the Edmonton pressure cooker, hoping for a two-way renaissance in San Jose. Meanwhile, Ducks snag Jacob Trouba, who may thrive away from New York’s glare, alongside rising star Sam Dickinson poised to lead scoring among defensemen. Nurse vs. Trouba, plus Dickinson’s breakout potential—it’s a battle of systems, chemistry, and quiet impact that could decide playoff destiny by 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6a0d0318fce4129

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