Maple Leafs-Oilers trade rumors continue: Rielly, Darnell Nurse linked in talks

Trade rumours involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers are heating up as reports have surfaced that Morgan Rielly and Darnell Nurse were being linked together in a potential defenseman swap. The rumours started making their way around in NHL offseason chatter and soon became one of the league’s biggest talking points. Nothing seems to be on the horizon, but the situation indicates the increasing uncertainty surrounding the defensive futures of both teams as the 2026 NHL offseason approaches.