Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse requests a trade after 12 years with the franchise, according to multiple reports. SportsNet’s Mark Spector and The Athletic say Nurse informed the Oilers of his desire to be moved last week and provided a short list of preferred destinations. The Edmonton Journal reports the request follows a planned meeting involving Nurse’s camp and Oilers general manager Stan Bowman, and notes Nurse partially waived his no-move clause to facilitate potential trade discussions. Other outlets report that teams around the NHL are showing interest and that the Oilers are evaluating possible options as they prepare for a difficult offseason. Yahoo Sports and the Edmonton Journal say Nurse’s preferred list includes the Los Angeles Kings, along with other markets not fully detailed in the sources provided. The Times of India reports the size of Nurse’s contract could complicate negotiations, potentially requiring significant salary cap maneuvering for any deal to proceed. Overall, sources agree the request has shifted Nurse’s status from an expected long-term fixture in Edmonton to a player actively seeking a change, while the Oilers consider what they could receive in return.
Darnell Nurse requests trade from Edmonton, names preferred destinations including Los Angeles
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse requests a trade after 12 years with the franchise, according to multiple reports. SportsNet’s Mark Spector and The Athletic say Nurse informed the Oilers of h...
- Darnell Nurse requests a trade away from the Edmonton Oilers after 12 years with the team.
- Nurse informs the Oilers of his desire to be moved and provides a short list of preferred destinations.
- Reports say Nurse partially waives his no-move clause to allow trade discussions.
- The Los Angeles Kings are listed among Nurse’s preferred trade destinations.
- The Oilers face offseason trade and salary-cap considerations due to Nurse’s contract size.
Nurse will exit, but he won't be the only one moved as the Oilers look to get back to Stanley Cup contention.
2 months agoDarnell Nurse’s future with the Edmonton Oilers is increasingly uncertain after reports revealed the veteran blueliner has requested a trade. With Edmonton evaluating its options and teams around the NHL showing interest, discussions around a potential deal are beginning to intensify.
2 months agoThe Edmonton Oilers face a difficult challenge heading into the NHL offseason, with Darnell Nurse reportedly looking for a fresh start. There's been some trade speculation, but the veteran defenseman's large contract could scare off suitors. It would take a lot of salary gymnastics to make any deal happen, which is why it is one of the most closely followed NHL updates.
2 months agoWe’re not privy to what three to five teams Darnell Nurse says he would green light a relocation to, now that he says he’s willing to waive his no-trade clause after 12 years here, but he’s got connections east and west. His folks live in Hamilton, so a few teams in that geographic area. Say, […]
2 months agoDarnell Nurse has requested a trade from the Edmonton Oilers. The Los Angeles Kings, who have long been linked to the polarizing defender are included on his short list of preferred trade destinations.
2 months agoOilers defender Darnell Nurse has requested a trade after 12 years in Edmonton.
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