# Nurse’s Price Tag Puts Oilers in Tough Spot

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Podcast: [Edmonton Oilers News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-oilers-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7534175)
Published: 2026-05-25T21:47:42+00:00
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## Resource

The Edmonton Oilers are grappling with a high-stakes roster decision around defenseman Darnell Nurse, whose massive $9.25M cap hit looms large as they seek to maximize his impact with the right partners. Signed in 2021 after a stellar draft and development run, Nurse remains a cultural cornerstone beloved by teammates like captain Connor McDavid — who even defended him during the playoffs. While Connor Murphy has emerged as a solid partner, his impending UFA could force a costly restructure. With cap space tight and other needs pressing, the Oilers face a tough choice: keep Nurse, risk overpaying, or trade him — even with a no-movement clause — to reshape their defense for a championship run. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5eee303770c6b263

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