Oilers acquire Ryan Shea from Penguins after trading Darnell Nurse
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks and subsequently signed Ryan Shea to a five-year contract worth $4 million annually. Shea, a 29-year-old left-shot defenseman, played his first full NHL season in 2025-26 with the Pittsburgh Penguins, recording 6 goals and 29 assists. The Oilers look to enhance their blue line with this addition after parting ways with Nurse, who had a higher salary. They now have additional flexibility to improve their roster further.
- •Oilers trade Darnell Nurse to the Sharks.
- •Ryan Shea signs a five-year, $20 million contract.
- •Shea recorded 35 points in 80 games last season.
- •Nurse's previous salary exceeded Shea's new deal.
- •Oilers aim to strengthen their roster and cap flexibility.
- 9:03 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers sign 35-point defenseman from Penguins in free agency after trading Darnell Nurse
"Edmonton traded away Darnell Nurse, then replaced him quickly.
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