Nurse and Rielly draw trade interest despite disappointing seasons

Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers and Morgan Rielly of the Toronto Maple Leafs are facing trade speculation as the 2026 NHL offseason begins. Both defensemen had underwhelming performances last season, with Nurse recording 24 points and a minus-12 rating, while Rielly finished with 36 points and a minus-18 rating. Despite concerns over their contracts, sources indicate that teams still see value in both players as second-pair defensemen. The Oilers might seek to trade Nurse for cap flexibility, and the Maple Leafs are evaluating Rielly’s future under new management led by John Chayka.

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