It’s the end of an era as the Edmonton Oilers have traded Darnell Nurse.

The deal makes Ryan Nugent-Hopkins the final link to their old AHL affiliate, the Oklahoma City Barons. The Nurse move wasn’t the only trade the Oilers made, as the team sent a third-round pick to the Buffalo Sabres for goaltender Devon Levi.

As one could expect, fans had lots to say about both moves.

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The Nurse trade

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I'm not gonna poo poo on Nurse. Yes, his play on ice was incredibly suspect. But, I always said he was a good person. It sucks his contract was higher than what he should have gotten. I wish him well in San Jose and am jealous he's gonna get to be friends with Celebrini.

8:20 PM · Jul 1, 2026

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In the end, you can’t blame Nurse for his deal. $9.25m is a deal anyone would have signed if offered. Holland mismanaged the situation & cap. Chances are, if he wasn’t bridged twice and was near, he’d be an Oiler for life. Vinny found success in SJ. Nurse will,........

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