I am aware that no one from Bungie will likely answer this...
1:
I am getting seriously annoyed when for example you go into a Raid on Crota (Normal) and one occasion the Thrall will barely do any damage to you and yet another time every melee from them takes half your health (still on normal) this is very very frustrating.
2: Why are Ascendant materials and Strange Coins still in the Nightfall's loot table?
You can get them so easily from Legendary Engrams, Daily Heroics, Public Events end Rare Engrams.... surely there really is no need for them to be in the Nightfall loot table.....
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Issue 1) Not sure what to say, sorry. Are they different levels when they almost kill you? I.e. The abyss thrall are 30, but the Crota thrall are 32. Issue 2) If you want these removed, try putting it in the #Feedback section to tell Bungie what's on your mind.