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Bruins Defenseman Nixed Trade to Oilers for Darnell Nurse

The Darnell Nurse saga is over. He’s a San Jose Shark, and everyone involved is happy to move on from what was a drawn out and, at times, uncomfortable ending to his tenure with the Edmonton Oilers.

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What the Edmonton Oilers should expect from Ryan Shea

Once Darnell Nurse was traded to the San Jose Sharks, the floodgates opened, and with his $9.25 million cap hit cleared, the Edmonton Oilers made their biggest move on day one of free agency by signing defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year, $20 million contract.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 2

Breaking down the contract structure of all nine Oilers additions

What was initially anticipated to be a quiet start to free agency for the Edmonton Oilers got busy awfully quickly. Overall, general manager Stan Bowman added seven players to the organization through free agency and trades, while re-signing two more players on July 1.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 2

Looking back at Darnell Nurse’s best moments with the Oilers

The Darnell Nurse era has officially come to an end. At the time of Wednesday afternoon’s trade, Nurse was the second-longest tenured Edmonton Oiler, behind just Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

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In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

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Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

What other moves will the Oilers make this summer?

After an eventful opening day to NHL free agency, the Edmonton Oilers still have some work to do to improve their roster prior to training camp. The Oilers made some notable moves on July 1, signing forward Mathieu Joseph to add some depth up front, while finding a new No.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading Oilers’ 1-Year Deal for Frederik Andersen

The Edmonton Oilers have been looking for a starting goaltender that can help them win a Stanley Cup for a long time since they drafted Connor McDavid.

Ryan Shea News / Oilersnation / July 2

How Ryan Shea will reshape the Edmonton Oilers’ blue line

This year’s NHL Free Agency day was a busy one for the Edmonton Oilers, as it saw the team significantly restructure the outline of their back end. The

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 2

Why Oilers’ game-changing goaltending bombshells make them 2026 NHL free agency winners

The Edmonton Oilers exited the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the first round in 2026 after making the Stanley Cup Final in 2024 and 2025. Now, the Oilers are looking to make a turnaround.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Nurse Details How His Messy Situation with Oilers Led to Necessary Trade

Following the trade that sent him to the San Jose Sharks, Darnell Nurse spoke to the media in San Jose on Wednesday. During that availability, he spoke about how things ran their course in Edmonton, and why it was pretty clear there was no turning back once the toothpaste was out of the tube.

Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Is Oilers blueline better without Darnell Nurse?

The Edmonton Oilers had to breath a slight sigh of relief on Wednesday. Defenseman Darnell Nurse had requested a trade earlier this offseason, but the task of actually dealing him seemed easier said than done.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Former Coach Pegs Oilers as Best Fit for Red Wings Star

The Edmonton Oilers have already checked off several major items on their offseason to-do list, but one glaring need still remains. After a productive

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Oilers Nurse Trade One Win: Relief Over Return

For years, the Darnell Nurse contract sat in that uncomfortable NHL category where everyone sort of agreed it was difficult—but nobody quite agreed on what to do about it.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 2

Oilers free agency: Is Edmonton better after Stan Bowman’s moves?

History has proven that the “winners” on July 1 rarely become the winners on the ice during the season. Spending big money in free agency doesn’t lead to Stanley Cup success very often, if ever.

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Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / July 2

Oilers’ Stan Bowman deserves flowers for shrewd Day 1 of free agency

If there’s one thing that Edmonton Oilers fans know all too well, it’s that you can’t crown the winners and losers of free agency after Day 1. Jeff Skinner, Viktor Arvidsson, and Andrew Mangiapane all signed deals in Alberta’s Capital on Canada Day in each of the last two summers, and we all know how well those contracts worked out.

Devon Levi News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Get to Know Newest Oilers Goalie Devon Levi

July 1 marks the first day of NHL free agency, and the Edmonton Oilers made a few signings. They also made a pair of trades. This article focuses on their first deal of the day.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading the Oilers & Sharks’ Darnell Nurse Trade

In a surprising turn of events, the Edmonton Oilers traded defenceman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks for defencemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

Stan Bowman News / Oilersnation / July 2

Bowman wagers on low-risk upside in busy start to Oilers free agency

When Edmonton Oilers general manager Stan Bowman faced questions from reporters on Wednesday afternoon, only half of the day’s work was done. By that time, Edmonton had completed a tricky trade shipping Darnell Nurse to San Jose with no salary cap retention, after the veteran agreed to expand his trade list.

Ryan Shea News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Grading Oilers’ 5-Year Contract for Ryan Shea

The Edmonton Oilers made their first splash in free agency yesterday, signing defenseman Ryan Shea to a five-year deal, worth $4 million annually. The signing came shortly after the team announced that they had traded Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks.

Kasperi Kapanen News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Re-Sign Kasperi Kapanen to 1-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year deal. The contract is worth $2.6 million. THe Oilers wrote in a PR release: “Kapanen (6’1”,

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Oilers All-Time Best Player From Each Canadian Province & Territory

It’s July 1st, which means the opening of free agency in the NHL, when hundreds of millions of dollars in contracts will be signed. But the first day of

Jack Roslovic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 30

Is This The Year Jack Roslovic Finally Gets Paid?

If any player has ever been forced to earn a multi-year contract, it is forward Jack Roslovic. The 29-year-old has had to sign one-year “prove it” contracts in back-to-back summers and hopes this will be the summer he finally lands a lucrative multi-year contract in free agency.