Leon Draisaitl pays tribute as Darnell Nurse trades to Sharks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Darnell Nurse has officially been traded from the Edmonton Oilers to the San Jose Sharks after 12 seasons. The Oilers traded him without retaining salary, acquiring Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp in return. This deal aims to provide Edmonton with financial flexibility moving forward. Following the trade, teammate Leon Draisaitl honored Nurse with a heartfelt post on Instagram, showcasing their friendship and family bond. Nurse leaves a legacy as a top defenseman, contributing significantly to the Oilers' playoff runs in recent years.
- •Nurse traded from Oilers to Sharks, ending a 12-year career in Edmonton.
- •Trade includes no salary retention by the Oilers.
- •Edmonton receives prospects Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.
- •Leon Draisaitl pays tribute to Nurse via Instagram.
- •Nurse was a key player during recent Oilers playoff runs.
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Darnell Nurse’s Wife Pens 2-Word Message as Leon Draisaitl Bids Goodbye to Former Oilers Star
"Few players become as closely tied to a franchise as Darnell Nurse did during his years in Edmonton. Alongside Leon Draisaitl, he helped shape the Oilers’ identity through playoff runs, milestone moments, and countless battles on the ice.
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