NHL trade grades: Darnell Nurse makes sense for Sharks, but is he worth the cost?
The Edmonton Oilers have traded longtime defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Mukhamadullin.
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The Edmonton Oilers have shipped defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks. According to NHL.com, the trade was completed in exchange for Mukhamadullin.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports characterizes the move as the end of a saga for the Oilers and a long-term gamble for San Jose. Newsday reports that the Sharks are making aggressive moves to position themselves as a contender.
Future developments will center on how Nurse integrates into the Sharks' roster and whether the acquisition helps San Jose reach contender status.
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Quick answers
Who was traded to the Oilers in exchange for Darnell Nurse?
The Oilers received Mukhamadullin from the Sharks.
Which team acquired Darnell Nurse?
The San Jose Sharks.
How is the trade viewed regarding the Sharks' strategy?
Newsday describes the move as part of an aggressive effort by the Sharks to become a contender.
Coverage (7)
- Nurse reflects on Oilers exit: 'For whatever reason I was the problem' Edmonton Journal · 8h ago
- Oilers end Darnell Nurse saga with trade to Sharks Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Darnell Nurse Trade Ends Oilers' Saga While Creating Long-Term Gamble For Sharks Yahoo Sports · 8h ago
- Aggressive Sharks make moves to show they're all in on becoming a contender Newsday · 8h ago
- Oilers ship longtime D Darnell Nurse to Sharks Reuters · 8h ago
- Nurse traded to Sharks by Oilers for Mukhamadullin NHL.com · 9h ago
- BREAKING: Sharks Trade for Nurse San Jose Hockey Now · 9h ago broke it first
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