Oilers Trade Nurse Stalls

Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

The Edmonton Oilers are stuck in a trade logjam over defenseman Darnell Nurse, whose market value has dropped as other top defensemen emerge as priorities. Anaheim shows interest but Nurse remains a fallback option, forcing the Oilers to wait — possibly until July — as teams scramble for cap space and elite talent. Nurse’s no-move clause and lower cap hit give him leverage, but his eagerness to leave might not align with teams’ timelines. Meanwhile, goaltending uncertainty looms after a recent trade, with fans divided on re-signing Connor Ingram. The Oilers’ draft strategy leans on gritty…