Multiple media sources reported Thursday that Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse has requested to be traded from the organization.
The 31-year-old player still has four seasons remaining on his eight-year contract worth $74 million, which averages $9.25 million per year. His deal contains a complete no-movement clause, meaning Edmonton cannot move him without his consent. According to reports, he has provided the organization with a list of preferred teams.
Selected seventh overall in the opening round of the 2013 draft, Nurse has spent his entire 12-season career with Edmonton. This past season, he recorded seven goals and 17 assists, marking his weakest offensive performance since the 2017-18 campaign, despite appearing in all 82 regular season contests.
During this year’s playoffs, Nurse failed to register any points across six games as Edmonton fell to the Anaheim Ducks in the opening round.
Throughout his professional career spanning 798 games, Nurse has tallied 88 goals and 236 assists. In postseason play, he has contributed seven goals and 22 assists over 100 games.
