Penguins could acquire Darnell Nurse from Oilers amid trade request
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:15 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh Penguins are exploring a trade for Darnell Nurse of the Edmonton Oilers, who recently requested a deal. Nurse's former junior team GM, Kyle Dubas, now leads the Penguins, increasing connection for a potential move. Nurse is under contract through 2029-30 with a $9.25 million annual cap hit. The Oilers may need to retain some salary for the trade to materialize. Other teams, including the Philadelphia Flyers, have shown interest in Nurse.
- •Darnell Nurse requested a trade from the Edmonton Oilers.
- •The Penguins and Flyers are potential trade destinations for Nurse.
- •Nurse has a contract lasting through 2029-30 with a $9.25 million cap hit.
- •Kyle Dubas was Nurse's GM during his junior career, creating a familiar connection.
- •Edmonton may need to retain some salary for a trade to happen.
- 12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Penguins could trade for Darnell Nurse from Oilers
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