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sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Sharks add Darnell Nurse to shore up their blueline

San Jose Sharks acquire defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp, adding a 6-foot-4 top-four blueliner on a deal through 2030 with a $9.25M AAV. Nurse is expected to bolster the Sharks’ defense and penalty kill, and his no-trade list expansion was noted; the Oilers shift includes Mukhamadullin’s status as a former Meier trade centerpiece. The report also mentions a Jacob Trouba signing on the same day.

via San Jose Hockey Now|

#darnell-nurse #edmonton-oilers #san-jose-sharks

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Sharks upgrade defense with Nurse, but cap concerns loom

San Jose strengthens its shaky blue line by acquiring Darnell Nurse from Edmonton in exchange for Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp. The move adds a mobile, top-four presence but comes with Nurse’s $9.25 million AAV, potentially creating cap headaches as the Sharks’ young core rises in cost. Edmonton gains cap flexibility by shedding the contract. Pronman views Nurse as a solid No. 3/4, Mukhamadullin as a future No. 4/5, and Sharp as an AHL-caliber defenceman. Grades: Sharks B+, Oilers B.

via The New York Times|

#cap-space #darnell-nurse #edmonton-oilers

sports13 days ago•12 min saved

Sharks land Darnell Nurse, absorb $9.25M cap hit to bolster defense

The San Jose Sharks acquired defenseman Darnell Nurse from the Edmonton Oilers for Shakir Mukhamadullin and prospect Zack Sharp, taking on Nurse’s $9.25 million cap hit as part of an eight-year, $74 million deal. Nurse, who turns 32 next February, brings veteran leadership and top-pair experience to a defense-already-thematic rebuild, while Edmonton reshapes its roster. The Sharks also signed Jacob Trouba to a four-year, $33 million contract that day, and now have about $14 million in cap space as they pursue a playoff run next season.

via The Mercury News|

#darnell-nurse #edmonton-oilers #nhl

sports13 days ago•5 min saved

Sharks land Darnell Nurse in Oilers swap for Mukhamadullin and Sharp rights

Darnell Nurse was traded from the Oilers to the Sharks for defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and the rights to Zachary Sharp; Nurse, 31, is under four years remaining on an eight-year, $74 million contract and brings top-pair experience and leadership, while Mukhamadullin had 12 points in 50 games this season and Sharp is a 21-year-old defenseman who has yet to sign.

via NHL.com|

#darnell-nurse #edmonton-oilers #san-jose-sharks

sports21 days ago•4 min saved

Oilers Hire D.J. Smith as Associate Coach, Reuniting with Babcock

Edmonton Oilers name D.J. Smith as Associate Coach under Mike Babcock, reuniting with Babcock after Smith’s stint as interim head coach of the Los Angeles Kings (11-6-6 from March 1 through the end of the 2025-26 season). Smith has a long coaching résumé, including Ottawa Senators head coach and earlier roles with the Windsor Spitfires and Oshawa Generals, and began his NHL coaching career with Babcock in Toronto in 2015.

via NHL.com|

#coaching #dj-smith #edmonton-oilers

sports21 days ago•4 min saved

Oilers tap Mike Babcock as 19th head coach

Edmonton named Mike Babcock the Oilers' 19th head coach. The 63-year-old brings a storied NHL résumé including a 700-418-183 regular-season record over 17 seasons and 1,301 games, plus 164 postseason appearances (90-74); his achievements include a 2008 Stanley Cup with Detroit and Olympic golds in 2010 and 2014, with prior stops in Anaheim, Detroit, and Toronto.

via NHL.com|

#coaching-career #edmonton-oilers #head-coach

sports22 days ago•1 min saved

Oilers extend Connor Murphy with five-year, $4.1M cap hit after deadline deal

Edmonton re-signed defenseman Connor Murphy to a five-year, $4.1 million cap-hit extension after acquiring him from Chicago at the trade deadline, a move aimed at stabilizing the back end even as Darnell Nurse requests a trade; the Oilers also locked up center Jason Dickinson on a five-year deal with a $4 million AAV.

via The New York Times|

#connor-murphy #contract-extension #defenseman

sports26 days ago•2 min saved

NHL clears Mike Babcock to rejoin the league amid Oilers pursuit

The NHL concluded there is no current basis to restrict Mike Babcock’s employment after reviewing his Columbus tenure, clearing the way for Edmonton to hire him to replace Kris Knoblauch; the probe, prompted by Oilers’ interest, included Zoom interviews with players from Babcock’s brief 78-day stint with Columbus in 2023.

via The New York Times|

#columbus-blue-jackets #edmonton-oilers #investigation

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

NHL will probe Babcock as Oilers weigh him for coaching job

The NHL will investigate Mike Babcock’s brief Columbus tenure after the NHL Players’ Association informed the Oilers it wants a review before approving a potential hire. The probe will involve interviewing former Blue Jackets players and has no set timeline, and would proceed even if Babcock remains interested. The NHLPA’s involvement stems from past allegations that he asked players to share personal photos on their phones. The Oilers, seeking a replacement for Kris Knoblauch, point to Babcock’s NHL pedigree—2008 Stanley Cup with Detroit and Olympic gold with Team Canada in 2010 and 2014—as potentially relevant to their coaching search.

via The New York Times|

#columbus-blue-jackets #edmonton-oilers #investigation

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Oilers part ways with Knoblauch and Stuart after season review

Edmonton Oilers announce head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart have been relieved of their duties after a season review, about two weeks after a first‑round playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks; the team expresses gratitude for their contributions and did not announce replacements.

via NHL.com|

#anaheim-ducks #coaching-changes #edmonton-oilers

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Oilers Part Ways With Kris Knoblauch After Disappointing 2025-26 Season

Edmonton fired Kris Knoblauch after a disappointing 2025-26 season that ended in a six-game first-round playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks; despite Connor McDavid winning the Art Ross, goaltending issues and weak depth, including a midseason swap that sent Stuart Skinner to Pittsburgh for Tristan Jarry, left the Oilers at 93 points (second in a weak Pacific) and underscored the need for a coaching change to maximize McDavid’s window as Knoblauch’s extension runs through 2028-29.

via The New York Times|

#connor-mcdavid #edmonton-oilers #goaltending

$McDavid played through ankle fracture as Oilers confront a worrisome direction after first-round exit$

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

McDavid played through ankle fracture as Oilers confront a worrisome direction after first-round exit

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid battled through a foot/ankle fracture in the Oilers’ six-game first-round loss to the Ducks, finishing with one goal and a minus-8 as the team’s season ended uncomfortably. McDavid and Leon Draisaitl warned that the club had been average all year and that the organization has taken a step back, stressing that everyone—including themselves—must be better. With a two-year, $25 million extension kicking in, McDavid said his focus remains on winning in Edmonton despite tight cap space and a thin window for roster moves as several free agents loom.

via RMNB|

#ankle-fracture #connor-mcdavid #edmonton-oilers

sports2 months ago•6 min saved

McDavid Braved a Fracture as Oilers Fall to Ducks in Six

Edmonton captain Connor McDavid played through a fracture in his foot/ankle during the first-round series against Anaheim, finishing with one goal and six points and a minus-8 over six games as his speed was limited; he started the playoffs injured after a collision and missed practices, with teammates like Leon Draisaitl also operating at less than 100%. Edmonton was outscored 26-21 and eliminated in six games, heightening offseason urgency and questions about McDavid’s future beyond the two remaining years of his contract.

via The New York Times|

#anaheim-ducks #connor-mcdavid #edmonton-oilers

nhl2 months ago•69 min saved

Five realistic landing spots if McDavid leaves Oilers

With Connor McDavid locked into a two-year Edmonton extension, theScore spins a hypothetical: if he requests a move after Edmonton’s playoff exit, five realistic destinations could pursue him—San Jose Sharks (assets and Celebrini-era future), The Mammoth (a contending, cap-friendly option), Montreal Canadiens (strong prospect pool and picks to entice), Tampa Bay Lightning (contender with a ruthless palate for big moves), and the Maple Leafs (McDavid’s hometown with dramatic trade potential). The piece notes the tension around the Oilers’ direction, McDavid’s win-now mindset, and how a next-adjacent deal could reshape the league even as Toronto looms large in talks.”,

via theScore|

#edmonton-oilers #landing-spots #mcdavid

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Stanley Questionable, Jarry Rumors, Bedard Skips Worlds

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Logan Stanley is questionable for game six due to illness, with Michael Kesselring a potential playoff debut if he can’t go; his activation would shape a third pairing with two right-shot defenders. The Edmonton Oilers are under pressure to upgrade goaltending this offseason, as Tristan Jarry’s $5.375M AAV and a .858 save percentage in 19 games complicate a move or buyout. Meanwhile, Connor Bedard will skip Team Canada’s IIHF World Championships to rehab a shoulder injury, despite a 30-goal, 75-point season this year.

via NHL Rumors - ProHockeyRumors.com|

#buffalo-sabres #connor-bedard #edmonton-oilers