Darnell Nurse: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / November 4

Mukhamadullin’s Maturation Suggests Oilers Made a Solid Bet in the Darnell Nurse Trade

Fifteen games into the 2026-27 season, the Edmonton Oilers’ decision to move Darnell Nurse looks better than it did a few weeks ago, largely thanks to the improved play of defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin.

San Jose Sharks News / Inside The Rink / October 17

Darnell Nurse Injury Update: Sharks Appear to Avoid Worst Case

The San Jose Sharks opened their six-game road trip Thursday with a shootout win over the Nashville Predators. They did it without defenseman Darnell Nurse.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / October 10

Tristan Jarry’s bounce back win, facing Darnell Nurse, and the Oilers are playing winning hockey

The Edmonton Oilers’ California road trip continued with a stop in San Jose to square off against Macklin Celebrini and the Sharks. Of course, this game also marked the first time our boys would face Darnell Nurse after being traded to San Jose in a deal for Shakir Mukhamadullin back on July 1st.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

NHL Rumours: Shesterkin Out, Nurse Chirps Reporter & Edvinsson to Utah?

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with the New York Rangers, who lost goaltender Igor Shesterkin to injury after a blazing hot start to the season.

NHL News / Oilersnation / October 10

Pre-Scout: Oilers get a taste of playing against Darnell Nurse while finding ways to win

It’s the Sydney Sweeney of starts for the Edmonton Oilers — top-heavy through their first four games. Such is the grind, missing an entire top-six line worth of forwards.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 10

Nurse vs. Spector: The 'Low IQ' Quote That Blew Up Oilers Socials

The Edmonton Oilers finally did what they’d been trying to do for years: they moved on from Darnell Nurse. After multiple off‑seasons of exploring trade options, Nurse ultimately waived his no‑trade clause — even expanding his list — allowing Edmonton to ship him to the San Jose Sharks in one of the most unexpected deals of the summer.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

Sharks rally past Blues on Darnell Nurse's OT goal

Darnell Nurse scored 1:03 into overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 3-2 road win over the St. Louis Blues on Thursday. San Jose twice equalized in regulation, and Nurse's seventh career overtime winner sealed the comeback victory.

San Jose Sharks News / NHL Trade Talk / September 19

Darnell Nurse Wanted to Set the Record Straight About His Exit From Oilers

New Sharks defenseman Darnell Nurse met with the San Jose media this week, fielding questions about his trade from Edmonton and what led to the end of his tenure with the Oilers.

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San Jose Sharks News / Professor Press Box / September 7

I Called the Nurse Trade, But Got a Few Things Wrong

A while back, before any of this actually happened, I floated the idea of Edmonton moving Darnell Nurse to solve their goaltending problem, pitching a swap that would've sent him to Toronto for Anthony Stolarz.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

What Nurse and Trouba Can and Can’t Fix for the Sharks

When the San Jose Sharks set out to repair the worst defense in the Western Conference this summer, they did it in the most expensive way possible. Mike Grier traded for Darnell Nurse and his $9.25 million cap hit, signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $34 million deal, and added Michael Kesselring as a cheaper reclamation project.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / August 27

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / August 26

The Oilers May Miss Darnell Nurse More Than They Think

Darnell Nurse spent a long time being one of those Edmonton Oilers players who seemed to live in two different worlds. There was the contract, and then there was the hockey player.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / July 4

‘For whatever reason I was the problem’: Nurse on exit from Oilers

At times, Darnell Nurse was a fan favourite with the Edmonton Oilers. Other times, a whipping boy. “That’s sports, though,” said Nurse at his introductory press conference in San Jose shortly after the trade became official.

Edmonton Oilers 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 / 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.

Edmonton Oilers 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.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Insider Suggests Oilers Struggling to Find Trade Partner for Darnell Nurse

The Edmonton Oilers have been quiet on the trade front this offseason. Despite the team needing to trade Darnell Nurse, following his trade request, to clear up some cap space, they have yet to trade him and are seemingly running out of time before free agency opens up.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / June 21