Darnell Nurse is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman and an alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers in the National Hockey League. Born February 4, 1995, he was selected seventh overall by the Oilers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and has been a key player for the team since making his NHL debut in 2014.
Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Nurse comes from an athletic family. His father Richard Nurse played football in the Canadian Football League and his mother Cathy Nurse was a college basketball player. Nurse initially played multiple sports before focusing solely on hockey. He developed his skills with the Don Mills Flyers and later with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), where he served as team captain. Nurse has also represented Canada in international competitions.
Darnell Nurse contract breakdown
Darnell Nurse signed an eight-year, $74,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022-23 NHL season through 2029-30 as per Spotrac. The deal includes a $24,000,000 signing bonus and guarantees the full $74,000,000. Nurse's contract carries an average annual salary of $9,250,000. Nurse will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2030.
Below is the table of Darnell Nurse’c contract breakdown:
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Cash | Cumulative Cash |
| 2022-23 | 27 | $9,250,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | 28 | $9,250,000 | $10,400,000 | $22,400,000 |
| 2024-25 | 29 | $9,250,000 | $12,000,000 | $34,400,000 |
| 2025-26 | 30 | $9,250,000 | $10,000,000 | $44,400,000 |
| 2026-27 | 31 | $9,250,000 | $8,000,000 | $52,400,000 |
| 2027-28 | 32 | $9,250,000 | $7,200,000 | $59,600,000 |
| 2028-29 | 33 | $9,250,000 | $7,200,000 | $66,800,000 |
| 2029-30 | 34 | $9,250,000 | $7,200,000 | $74,000,000 |
Darnell Nurse salary
Darnell Nurse is under an eight-year, $74,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers, having an average annual salary of $9,250,000 as per Spotrac. For the 2024-25 season, he will earn a base salary of $12,000,000 while maintaining a cap hit of $9,250,000.
How much of Darnell Nurse’s contract is guaranteed?
Darnell Nurse’s entire eight-year, $74,000,000 contract is guaranteed. This includes:
$24,000,000 in signing bonuses.
$50,000,000 in base salary throughout the contract.
What are the terms of Darnell Nurse’s contract?
Darnell Nurse’s entire eight-year contract has 2022–2027: Full No-Move Clause (NMC) and 2028–2029: Modified 10-Team Trade List.
Darnell Nurse's career earnings
Darnell Nurse has earned approximately $52.93 million in his NHL career as of 2024. With his current contract, he is projected to earn an additional $39.6 million by the end of the 2029 season, bringing his total career earnings to $92.53 million.
Darnell Nurse contract history
Darnell Nurse has signed four contracts throughout his NHL career all with the Edmonton Oilers. Below is the contract history of Darnell Nurse:
| Year(s) | Type | Duration | Total Value | Signing Bonus | Guaranteed | Average Salary | Free Agent Status |
| 2013–2017 | Rookie | 3 years | $5,325,000 | $277,500 | $5,325,000 | $1,775,000 | 2018 / RFA |
| 2018–2019 | Extension | 2 years | $6,400,000 | N/A | $6,400,000 | $3,200,000 | - |
| 2020–2021 | Extension | 2 years | $11,200,000 | N/A | $11,200,000 | $5,600,000 | - |
| 2022–2029 | Extension | 8 years | $74,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $74,000,000 | $9,250,000 | 2030 / UFA |
FAQs on Darnell Nurse contract
A.Darnell Nurse signed an 8-year, $74,000,000 contract with the Edmonton Oilers in the 2022-23 NHL season through 2029-30 as per Sportrac.
A. Darnell Nurse was selected seventh overall by the Oilers in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
A. Darnell Nurse's contract will expire after the 2029-30 season.
A. Darnell Nurse's cap hit in the NHL is $9,250,000 annually under his current 8-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers.
