Oilers’ McDavid calls Nurse departure ‘extremely disappointing’

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid described the trade of defenseman Darnell Nurse to the San Jose Sharks as 'extremely disappointing,' speaking at the Zach Hyman Golf Classic on Monday, July 27, 2026. Nurse, who requested the trade from Edmonton, had been McDavid's teammate since the 2015-16 season, with the two helping the Oilers reach the Stanley Cup Final in both 2024 and 2025. McDavid acknowledged the loss was difficult to put into words but accepted it as part of the business of professional hockey.