Oilers Ship Nurse to Sharks With Zero Salary Retained

Edmonton is making a clean break with Darnell Nurse, refusing to retain any salary in the deal to San Jose. This decision signals the Oilers' desperation to shed cap space and move on from the veteran defenseman. The fact that Edmonton won't eat any money tells you how badly they wanted out of this situation. It's a stark contrast to how these negotiations typically play out in the modern NHL.