Oilers trade Darnell Nurse to Sharks in significant deal
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 9:03 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Edmonton Oilers are trading defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks, as reported on July 1, 2026. Nurse, 31, is entering the fifth season of an eight-year contract that pays him $9.25 million annually. This transaction marks a notable shift for the Oilers as they reshape their roster. Further details about the return package in the trade are expected soon.
- •Nurse is 31 years old and a veteran defenseman.
- •The trade is part of ongoing roster changes for the Oilers.
- •The details of the trade return have yet to be disclosed.
- •Nurse is in the fifth season of an eight-year contract.
- 9:41 PMESPN — Sources: Oilers set to deal Nurse, 31, to Sharks
"The Edmonton Oilers are trading veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse, 31, who is entering the fifth season of an eight-year contract that pays him $9.25 million annually, to the San Jose Sharks, sources told ESPN's Emily Kaplan on Wednesday afternoon.
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