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Darnell Nurse Heads to Sharks | San Jose Sharks News

Jul 1, 2026 · 2 min

Veteran defenseman Darnell Nurse, a 12-year Edmonton staple and two-time Cup Finalist, heads to San Jose in a blockbuster trade, bringing grit, leadership, and elite skating to the Sharks’ blue line. In return, the Oilers land young defenseman Shakir Mukhamadullin and pending-signing Zachary Sharp — while also locking in Ryan Shea on a $20M, 5-year deal to bolster their defense. Nurse’s $9M+ contract and four years of prime production make this a major strategic shift for both teams as they gear up for the new season.

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