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Oilers Could Be Closing In on Darnell Nurse Trade as Sharks Emerge as Serious Option

The Edmonton Oilers may be inching closer to one of the biggest moves of their offseason. According to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug, Darnell Nurse has now expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations to include the San Jose Sharks, a significant development after weeks of speculation surrounding the veteran defenseman.

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Oilers trade rumours: Darnell Nurse reportedly expands list to Sharks, Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers and Darnell Nurse could be one step closer to making a trade. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman at 1:09 p.m. MT, Nurse will loosen his list of three teams he’d be willing to accept a trade to.

Darnell Nurse News / The Hockey Writers / July 1

Suggested Offseason Swap Sees Ducks Land Oilers’ Nurse

The Edmonton Oilers have yet to trade Darnell Nurse, despite his trade request coming weeks ago, and the lack of a move seems to be holding the team back from making any significant changes to their roster heading into the 2026-27 season.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Acquire Devon Levi, Solidify Goaltending Tandem With Tristan Jarry

The Edmonton Oilers have addressed one of their biggest organizational needs, acquiring goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres in exchange for a 2028 third-round pick while also receiving a 2028 seventh-round pick.

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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.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers acquire goaltender Devon Levi from Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers have acquired goaltender Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres, the club announced Wednesday. The 24-year-old goaltender will arrive in Edmonton alongside a 2028 seventh-round pick, with the Oilers sending the Sabres back a third-round pick in 2028.

Stuart Skinner News / The Oil Rig / July 1

Former Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner signs with Winnipeg Jets

Stuart Skinner was a contentious figure amongst Edmonton Oilers fans during his time as the team’s starting goalie. On one hand, we had a homegrown, hometown kid tending the crease for the team.

Edmonton Oilers News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Leafs sign Jack Roslovic to two-year contract

The Toronto Maple Leafs signed Jack Roslovic to a two-year, $8-million contract that will pay him an annual salary of $4 million, according to multiple reports.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 1

Jack Roslovic leaves Oilers, signs two-year contract with Maple Leafs

Jack Roslovic wasn’t in Edmonton for a long time, but it was a good time, and now, he’s heading east. He joined the Oilers amidst their first game of the season last year, inking a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the team.

Connor Ingram News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers goalie Connor Ingram heads to free agency

Connor Ingram is going to market. The Edmonton Oilers netminder of one season will test free agency, according to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector. “Negotiations with Oilers not fruitful,” Spector tweeted just before 9:00 A.M.

Connor Ingram News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Let Ingram Hit Free Agency, Edmonton Has Eyes Elsewhere

Edmonton’s crease situation just took a significant turn just minutes ahead of free agency opening up on Wednesday. Sportsnet’s Mark Spector reports that goaltender Connor Ingram is heading to free agency, noting that talks with the Oilers didn’t pan out — even though Ingram reportedly would have welcomed staying in Edmonton.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

No Nurse Trade Will Impact Oilers and Free Agency, With One Possible Exception

According to Bob Stauffer of Oilers Now, “Given the uncertainty of the Darnell Nurse situation it is quite possible that today may be a very quiet day for the Edmonton Oilers on the Free Agent front.

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

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers free agency: Top 10 targets for Edmonton to watch

We’re hours away from the start of free agency, and the Oilersnation editorial staff has been hard at work in recent weeks identifying who could be the Edmonton Oilers’ top targets in free agency.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers ‘had interest’ in free agent goaltender Bobrovsky: Friedman

Picture this: Sergei Bobrovsky on the Edmonton Oilers. For some Oilers fans, it would be hard to stomach. After all, he’s the one who helped the Florida Panthers beat Edmonton in back-to-back Stanley Cup finals.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers trade tree: Looking at the Aleš Hemský branch of the Arnott’s trade tree

The Edmonton Oilers’ 1980s dynasty crumbled at the turn of the decade. With Wayne Gretzky gone, the Oilers managed to win the 1990 Stanley Cup with Mark Messier as the captain, but just a few seasons later, members of the dynasty were traded piece by piece.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers free agent targets: Vladimir Tarasenko

The Edmonton Oilers could consider adding more scoring in their middle-six. Without Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl on the ice during five-on-five play in 2025-26, the Oilers managed to score just 55 goals, allowing 86 for a goal share of 39.01 percent.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / June 30

Retaining That Much Money in a Nurse Trade to the Bruins a Mistake for the Oilers

Darnell Nurse‘s name has been floating around the rumor mill all draft weekend, with the Boston Bruins recently emerging as a potential landing spot. One of three teams Nurse has reportedly OK’d on his short list, the rumored swap centered on Bruins defenseman Mason Lohrei.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / June 30

Oilers must focus on a third pair defenceman — not a Darnell Nurse replacement

The Edmonton Oilers are spending the majority of their time right now trying to move on from Darnell Nurse. That’s what the latest update from Pierre LeBrun last night on SportsCentre with Jay Onrait.

Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / June 30

Teams should play hardball with Oilers on Darnell Nurse

Nearly three weeks ago, multiple reports indicated Darnell Nurse requested a trade from the Edmonton Oilers. The 31-year-old defender has four years remaining on his contract with a cap hit of $9.25 million.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / June 29

Edmonton Oilers issue qualifying offers to four players

In preparation for free agency opening on Wednesday, July 1st, the Edmonton Oilers had a few pending restricted free agents left to decide on. Will they qualify them to retain their rights?

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Get to Know Oilers Draftees & Spitfires Teammates Andrew Robinson & Caden Harvey

At the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo on Saturday (June 27), the Edmonton Oilers drafted a pair of skaters from the Windsor Spitfires of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL): defenceman Andrew Robinson in the sixth round at 133rd overall, and forward Caden Harvey in Round 7 at the 180th overall.

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