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For nearly half a decade, the Edmonton Oilers’ third pair was anchored by Brett Kulak, a speedy, defensive D-man with exceptional durability. But when Kulak’s game fell apart last season, GM Stan Bowman shipped him out of town, and the Oilers have been trying to fill the void ever since.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 19

Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 2: Shakir Mukhamadullin

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Edmonton’s countdown of the top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. The last defender on our list is one of the newest additions, Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / August 25

Shakir Mukhamadullin opens up on Sharks rift, Edmonton Oilers trade

Shakir Mukhamadullin discussed his trade to the Edmonton Oilers and detailed a strained relationship with his former team, the San Jose Sharks, in a Russian interview with Sport Express. The 24-year-old defenceman’s ascent to the NHL has been bumpy since being a first-round draft pick in 2020.

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Oilers 2026 Prospect Countdown No. 14: Zack Sharp

Welcome to Oilersnation’s countdown of the Top 20 prospects in the Edmonton Oilers system. No. 14 on the top 20 is yet again another defenceman, but this player is newer to the Oilers system, and that’s Zack Sharp.

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Edmonton Oilers News / NHL Trade Talk / August 9

Analyst Flags Worrying Stat Line for Oilers’ Shakir Mukhamadullin

The Edmonton Oilers likely did well when they traded Darnell Nurse to remove his full cap hit and picked up a solid prospect defenseman in Shakir Mukhamadullin.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Oilers News & Rumours: Mukhamadullin, Stastney, Emberson, Andersen Speaks

The Edmonton Oilers have been quite active this offseason, making some moves behind their bench as well as with their roster, with some player personnel changes.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 5

What Shakir Mukhamadullin brings to the Oilers’ blue line

On Thursday, I released a piece analyzing Ryan Shea, one of the two NHL defencemen that the Edmonton Oilers added on Free Agency Day. The other defender is Shakir Mukhamadullin, acquired from the San Jose Sharks in a trade that sent Darnell Nurse the other way, who also signed a two-year contract extension with the team yesterday morning.

NHL News / Oilersnation / July 4

Oilers sign defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to two-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have signed newly acquired defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a two-year, $3.5 million contract, according to PuckPedia. The deal will carry an annual average value of $1.75 million.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 4

Oilers re-sign Shakir Mukhamadullin to two-year contract

The Edmonton Oilers have agreed to terms on a two-year contract with restricted free agent Shakir Mukhamadullin, his agent, Dan Milstein, reported Saturday morning.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Oilers Sign Shakir Mukhamadullin To Two-Year Contract

The Oilers have taken care of one of their arbitration-eligible restricted free agents one day before the filing deadline. Agent Dan Milstein of Gold

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NHL News / The Oil Rig / July 6

Getting to know Shakir Mukhamadullin, the Edmonton Oilers’ new defenceman

The Edmonton Oilers managed to do the improbable on Wednesday, and traded the entire remainder of Darnell Nurse’s contract. Not only did the San Jose Sharks willingly take on the full $9.25M cap hit, they traded assets to do so.

Edmonton Oilers News / The Oil Rig / July 2

Edmonton Oilers bring back Kasperi Kapanen with one-year, $2.6M contract

The theme of Free Agency Day for the Edmonton Oilers has been “don’t worry, be happy.’ With the vibes being down all throughout June, General Manager Stan Bowman responded with smart, strong moves for July 1.

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Best fits from the first day of 2026 NHL free agency

Joining a new team is never easy, nor does it guarantee success or failure. In the past year, we've watched extreme ends of both spectrums. So what signings and trades have the potential to be the best fits so far? On pure value, there are few deals more likely to hit than the diminutive Norwegian's newfound marriage with Los Angeles.

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NHL News / Oilersnation / July 1

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.

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Exploring possible trade options featuring Edmonton Oilers’ Darnell Nurse

There was a time and place where Darnell Nurse was a top defenceman for the Edmonton Oilers. Granted, it is well in the past now, and it still doesn’t mean Nurse should have been paid $9.25M per season.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / February 6

Sharks’ Shakir Mukhamadullin leaves game against Lightning

The San Jose Sharks may have lost more than just a game on Saturday. Defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin left the Sharks’ 7-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning with injury and did not return.

San Jose Sharks News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Sharks place Shakir Mukhamadullin on injured reserve; Luca Cagnoni called up

A young blueliner is going to be on the shelf, while another might be getting another opportunity in the big time. On Sunday, the San Jose Sharks announced that the team is placing defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin on injured reserve.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Sharks place Shakir Mukhamadullin on IR

The San Jose Sharks have recalled Luca Cagnoni, one of their top defensive prospects, from their AHL affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda. In a corresponding move, the team placed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin on injured reserve.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 9, 2025

Pair of Sharks first-rounders were on the ice for team on Monday

There was some concern for Sharks up-and-comer William Eklund’s health over the summer after he suffered a wrist laceration while playing in a pre-tournament game for Sweden at the World Championship.

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Sharks’ sign Shakir Mukhamadullin to one-year contract

The San Jose Sharks announced Thursday that they have signed defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin to a one-year, $1 million contract extension for the 2025-26 season.

San Jose Sharks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13, 2025

Sharks reassign former first-round pick

The sharks have reassigned one of their top defensive prospects.

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San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / September 12, 2024

Mukhamadullin Getting Stronger, Talks Long Friendship With Askarov

Shakir Mukhamadullin is getting stronger…at English. The top San Jose Sharks prospect had made it a point, over the last two summers, to spend a large part of his summer in San Jose and not his native Russia.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / May 23, 2024

San Jose Sharks’ Mukhamadullin Ready for the NHL

The 2024-25 season should be exciting for the San Jose Sharks, even if they’re not expected to be anywhere near the playoff picture. They have the first overall pick at this year’s NHL Draft, and assuming they pick Macklin Celebrini, he could make the jump to the NHL immediately.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / February 5, 2024

All-Star Mukhamadullin Shares Travel Ordeal, Biggest Regret About Skills Competition

The first day of the AHL All-Star Classic quickly turned from the “Everybody’s watching Shakir” into the “Anyone seen Shakir?” story. For a number of the players, it’s one challenge to make the AHL All-Star team.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / January 31, 2024

Mukhamadullin Added to AHL All-Star Team

The San Jose Barracuda are sending another representative to the AHL All-Star Game. Top San Jose Sharks prospect Shakir Mukhamadullin, second to Leon Gawanke among Barracuda defensemen with 26 points, and seventh among all AHL blueliners, has been added to the league’s Pacific Division side.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / January 28, 2024

Sharks’ Shakir Mukhamadullin Impressed Teammates in Debut

Shakir Mukhamadullin‘s debut didn’t go according to plan for the San Jose Sharks, who were defeated by the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon. With that being said, the young Russian defenseman was noticeable in his first game in the NHL.