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Oilers sign defenseman Darnell Nurse to massive 8-year extension worth $74M

Mar 3, 2020; Dallas, Texas, USA; Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse (25) during the game between the Stars and the Oilers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

The Edmonton Oilers signed defenseman Darnell Nurse to an eight-year, $74 million contract extension Friday.

The deal begins with the 2022-23 season and carries an average annual value of $9.25 million.

Oilers sign Darnell Nurse

There was early speculation that Nurse was looking at a shorter-term, but things changes last week.

“Earlier in the week I’d reported that they were looking at a 4 year extension for Nurse,” Elliotte Friedman said.