Oilers Trade Darnell Nurse To Sharks For Mukhamadullin

The Edmonton Oilers have traded longtime defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks. In return the Oilers acquire Shakir Mukhamadullin and Zack Sharp.

Nurse played 798 games with Edmonton since being drafted seventh overall in 2013. This move marks a significant shift in the Oilers defensive strategy.