Darnell Nurse seeks trade from Oilers, narrows preferred teams
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has expressed his desire to be traded, according to insider Elliotte Friedman. Nurse, under an eight-year contract worth $74 million, reportedly provided the Oilers with a list of 3-5 teams he would be willing to join. This development comes after a disappointing 2025-26 season for the Oilers, where the team struggled defensively, finishing with a 41-30-11 record and exiting the playoffs in the first round against the Anaheim Ducks. Management is now faced with navigating Nurse's full no-trade clause as they look to reshape the roster amid salary cap challenges.
- •Nurse has spent nearly a decade with the Oilers as a cornerstone player.
- •He recorded seven goals and 24 points in the 2025-26 season.
- •His departure would mark the end of a significant era for the franchise.
- •Edmonton seeks flexibility in managing its salary cap situation.
- 2:58 PMYahoo Sports — Insider Hints at Darnell Nurse’s Preferred Landing Spot as Oilers Star Seeks Trade
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers Rumors: Multiple teams showing interest in Darnell Nurse, per Elliotte Friedman
- 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers D-man Darnell Nurse opens door to trade with short list of NHL teams
"Darnell Nurse’s future with the Edmonton Oilers is increasingly uncertain after reports revealed the veteran blueliner has requested a trade. With Edmonton evaluating its options and teams around the NHL showing interest, discussions around a potential deal are beginning to intensify.
"The Edmonton Oilers appear closer than ever to moving Darnell Nurse after the veteran defenseman reportedly requested a trade and several teams expressed interest in acquiring him. Speaking on Friday’s episode of 32 Thoughts, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman confirmed there…
"A major NHL offseason shakeup may be coming in Edmonton, and that too soon. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has informed the organization that he would like to be traded. He is opening the…
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 2:58 PMInsider Hints at Darnell Nurse’s Preferred Landing Spot as Oilers Star Seeks Trade
Darnell Nurse’s future with the Edmonton Oilers is increasingly uncertain after reports revealed the veteran blueliner has requested a trade. With Edmonton evaluating its options and teams around the NHL showing interest, discussions around a potential deal are beginning to intensify.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 5:25 PMOilers Rumors: Multiple teams showing interest in Darnell Nurse, per Elliotte Friedman
The Edmonton Oilers appear closer than ever to moving Darnell Nurse after the veteran defenseman reportedly requested a trade and several teams expressed interest in acquiring him. Speaking on Friday’s episode of 32 Thoughts, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman confirmed there…
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:03 PMOilers D-man Darnell Nurse opens door to trade with short list of NHL teams
A major NHL offseason shakeup may be coming in Edmonton, and that too soon. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has informed the organization that he would like to be traded. He is opening the…
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