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Oilers ready to trade Darnell Nurse ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Oilers ready to trade Darnell Nurse ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

Summary

The Edmonton Oilers are reportedly prepared to trade defenseman Darnell Nurse as they head into the 2026-27 NHL season. Discussions regarding Nurse's future are expected soon between him and general manager Stan Bowman. After a disappointing season that included a first-round playoff exit, the Oilers are looking to reshape their roster and create cap flexibility by moving Nurse, whose contract has a $9.25 million annual cap hit through 2029-30. Nurse's performance last season saw him post seven goals and 24 points with a minus-12 rating, prompting the franchise to explore other options.

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•Oilers finished the 2025-26 season at 41-30-11.
•Nurse recorded seven goals and 24 points last season.
•Edmonton allowed 269 goals, ranking near the league's bottom third.
•Bowman has been open to moving Nurse since the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.
•Trade talks are contingent on Nurse waiving his no-movement clause.

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7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Oilers Rumors: Edmonton is ‘ready’ to trade $74M D-man ahead of 2026-27 NHL season

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The Edmonton Oilers could be preparing for one of the biggest roster moves of the NHL offseason. Latest reports indicate the organization is ready to move on from veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, the Oilers are…
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