The Edmonton Oilers trade defenceman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in a move reported around July 1, 2026. Multiple outlets describe the transaction as ending Nurse’s time with the club. Reporting indicates there is no salary retention by Edmonton, meaning the full $9.25 million cap hit associated with Nurse’s contract is moved with the player.
One report attributes the deal details to NHL insider Elliotte Friedman, stating the Oilers agree to send Nurse to San Jose without retaining any portion of his salary. Other coverage adds that Edmonton receives a package that includes defenceman Shakir Mukhamadullin, and it also references the rights to Zachary Sharp as part of what comes back.
Following the trade, at least one outlet notes Nurse comments after being dealt, characterizing the departure as a significant change from his perspective. Across reports, the key points are the trade’s parties, Nurse’s contract cap hit, the lack of salary retention by Edmonton, and the return including Mukhamadullin and the rights to Sharp.
