# HELLO NURSE: Are San Jose Sharks WILLING to ACCEPT Oilers' Most HATED Contract?

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Podcast: [Locked On Sharks - Daily Podcast On The San Jose Sharks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-sharks-daily-podcast-on-the-san-jose-sharks-816069)
Published: 2026-05-28T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

San Jose Sharks weigh massive blue line changes as veteran defensemen Darnell Nurse, Colton Parayko, and Rasmus Ristolainen hit the trade rumor mill. Will Mike Grier take a gamble on experience, or steer clear of long-term contracts that could hamper the Sharks’ rebuild? JD Young breaks down the strengths, weaknesses, and contract considerations for each potential acquisition, spotlighting Nurse’s hefty $9.25M deal with the Edmonton Oilers, Parayko’s defensive prowess with the St. Louis Blues, and Ristolainen’s comeback potential after injury-plagued years with the Philadelphia Flyers. Key insights include zone exit skills, penalty kill reliability, cap implications, and how any trade could shape the Sharks’ future pairings and development of young defenders like Sam Dickinson. Is it time for the Sharks to invest in proven NHL veterans—or can smarter, budget-friendly options best serve San Jose’s long-term goals?

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