Maple Leafs retain Morgan Rielly after Sharks trade for Darnell Nurse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:22 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
As of July 7, 2026, Morgan Rielly remains with the Toronto Maple Leafs despite trade speculation. The San Jose Sharks explored acquiring a defenseman and eventually traded for Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers, preferring him over Rielly. While Rielly is on a cheaper contract and considered by many to be the better player, the Sharks' decision halted potential trade talks. The Maple Leafs may still seek options for Rielly as offseason moves continue in an unpredictable fashion.
- •Rielly still with Maple Leafs as of July 7, 2026.
- •Sharks preferred Darnell Nurse over Rielly for a trade.
- •Rielly's contract has four years remaining at $30 million.
- •Nurse's entire contract was taken on by the Sharks.
- •The offseason trade remains unpredictable.
- 12:22 PMYahoo Sports — Maple Leafs still have Morgan Rielly because of Darnell Nurse
"Toronto's defensive situation still includes Rielly.
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