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Oilers enter trade discussions as Darnell Nurse contract talks stall

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Oilers enter trade discussions as Darnell Nurse contract talks stall

Summary

The Edmonton Oilers are in urgent discussions regarding Darnell Nurse’s future as they face a tight deadline before free agency. NHL analyst Darren Dreger noted these trade talks are becoming increasingly desperate. The Oilers hope to finalize a deal before July 1 to gain salary cap flexibility, but negotiations have stalled with the three teams on Nurse's trade list—Boston, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia. Meanwhile, the Oilers are reportedly re-engaging with the San Jose Sharks but will need Nurse’s approval for any potential move, as his hefty $9.25 million cap hit complicates matters for interested teams.

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Market Watch

•Oilers face a deadline to resolve Darnell Nurse's status before July 1.
•Trade discussions are described as entering a 'desperation' phase.
•Nurse's contract includes a $9.25 million cap hit through 2029-30.
•Oilers are exploring options with the Sharks, Ducks, and Flyers.
•Teams interested in Nurse require salary retention and his contract approval.

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7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers enter ‘desperation’ phase in Darnell Nurse trade talks

What they're saying

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The Edmonton Oilers are running out of time to resolve Darnell Nurse’s future before free agency. The trade discussions are entering what NHL analyst Darren Dreger described as a “desperation” phase. Speaking on Edmonton Sports Talk, Dreger said Edmonton hoped…
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