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Oilers ship longtime D Darnell Nurse to Sharks

For the first time since Edmonton tabbed him with the seventh overall pick in the 2013 NHL draft, defenseman Darnell Nurse no longer belongs to the Oilers organization.

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‘Build Stan Bowman a statue’: Oilers fans react to Darnell Nurse, Devon Levi trades

It’s the end of an era as the Edmonton Oilers have traded Darnell Nurse. The deal makes Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the final link to their old AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons.

Mathieu Joseph News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign forward Mathieu Joseph to one-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Mathieu Joseph to a one-year, $1 million contract, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported. Joseph, 29, spent last season splitting time between the St.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers re-sign forward Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

Kasperi Kapanen is coming back to Edmonton. The Edmonton Oilers are running it back with the Finnish winger, having agreed to a one-year contract worth $2.6 million.

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Oilers re-sign Kasperi Kapanen to one-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have re-signed winger Kasperi Kapanen to a one-year contract, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. According to the Oilers, Kapanen’s new contract carries a $2.6 million cap hit for the 2026-27 season, representing a full 100 percent increase from his previous $1.3 million salary.

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers’ GM Gives Surprising Answer When Asked About Tristan Jarry

Stan Bowman met with the media on Wednesday and spoke about the moves the Edmonton Oilers made in free agency. What was predicted to be a quiet day wound up being quite active and the moves included a couple of signings, a trade of Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks, and a trade to acquire Devon Levi from the Buffalo Sabres.

Eduards Tralmaks News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign forward Eduards Tralmaks to one-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Eduards Tralmaks to a one-year, $850,000 contract, the club announced Wednesday. The undrafted 29-year-old spent the 2025-26 season with the Grand Rapids Griffins of the American Hockey League and put up solid offensive numbers.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1

Oilers sign defenceman Ryan Shea to five-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed defenceman Ryan Shea to a five-year contract carrying a $4 million cap hit, the team announced Wednesday. Shea, 29, appeared in 80 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins last year, scoring six goals and 35 points, posting a plus-30 rating while averaging 18 minutes and 53 seconds in ice time per game.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Nurse Replacement?: Oilers Sign Ryan Shea to 5-Year Deal

The Edmonton Oilers traded Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks, then almost immediately added a different left-shot defenseman. Less than an hour after the Nurse trade became official, the Oilers signed Ryan Shea to a five-year, $4 million per season deal.

Darnell Nurse News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Sharks acquire Darnell Nurse from Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers announced Wednesday they have traded defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defensemen Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

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Oilers trade defenceman Darnell Nurse to Sharks for Mukhamadullin, prospect

Thirteen years after being drafted seventh overall by the Edmonton Oilers, Darnell Nurse’s time with the only NHL team he’s known has come to an end. The team has dealt Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin and a prospect yet to be named, according to TSN’s Ryan Rishaug.

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

Oilers Trade Darnell Nurse to Sharks in Blockbuster Deal

The Edmonton Oilers have officially completed one of the biggest trades of the NHL offseason. TSN’s Ryan Rishaug confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Darnell Nurse has been traded to the San Jose Sharks, ending weeks of speculation surrounding the veteran defenseman.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Trade Talk / July 1

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.

Darnell Nurse News / Oilersnation / July 1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

Darnell Nurse News / NHL Rumors / June 30

NHL Rumors: Finding a Darnell Nurse fit hasn’t been easy for the Edmonton Oilers

Kevin Paul Dupont: Talk from the weekend out of Edmonton was that they could be okay with a Darnell Nurse for Mason Lohrei deal. The Oilers would have to be willing to “share” the cap difference, which is about a $6 million difference.

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.