It’s sad when a portion of the fan base and media treat a player, good person and loyal soldier, so poorly. Then those same people will chirp how terrible Babcock is… hypocrites. They’re just as bad. Choose a lane. – Shannon Baerwald via X

People are going to try to put aside how bad Nurse actually was the last 3 years. Not having games on will do that. But he was a number 5D at the most with a ridiculous cap hit. Even if you have to retain a couple mil he is 100 per cent replaceable, and quite easily for that matter. – Zinner2dot1 via X

Hope you “fans” are happy. Ran another one out of town. I hope he does get a good, fresh start. – Kenny Mac via X

By all accounts, Nurse seems like a good guy, and you could argue I was harsh on him as a player at times. Nevertheless, Ken Holland cost 97 (at least) two cups by signing that contract, which will go down as the worst in Oilers history. It is *well* past the time to move on. – NHL_Sid via X

An overpaid depth defenceman with NMC that should see EDM pay assets to move, but will have Chevy spending? Welcome to Winnipeg, Nate Schmidt 2.0 – NikLynam via X

Darnell Nurse isn’t all too bad, just overpaid by a good couple million, maybe a little more, but shhh. Bad contract, everyone knows it. But Darnell was always good to the Edmonton community and shouldn’t get the hate he’s been receiving. Best of luck to Darnell, wherever he goes. – Jeffery Ade via X

Honestly, kind of bittersweet :/ His impact as simply a human on both the Oilers and this city will forever be remembered! Props to his agent for getting him that deal though. – Megan Albu via X

It’s time for sure and a good move for both parties I never had a problem with him signing a deal he was offered, we all would, it just handcuffed the team. Not his fault, that’s on the front office. He had more good moments than bad IMO. I wish him well. – Warren Dean via X

You won’t count me as someone dancing on Nurse’s grave on the way out of town. He was a very good Oiler for a long time, and it’s not his fault Ken Holland gave him the bag. We’d all sign that deal too. – Baggedmilk via X

Hopin SJ is on that list of 3-5. Huge amount of cap, under the floor, and don’t need to worry about anyone for a few years. They need D. The return may not be fantastic but if we can get rid of the whole contract and not give up capital it be a win. – Trevor Airdrie via Facebook

He needs to submit a 31 team list to be able to trade. – Frank Boudreau via Facebook

Cleaning up the trash…himself lol. Good riddance its finally happening 

Christmas has come early – Jen Grassl via Facebook

He’s a good team player and good for Edmonton. Too bad he didn’t live up to his contract. Kinda sad. Like stu sad but know it must be done. – Donna B Good via Facebook

You’ll be missed a great oiler just not worth 9.5mil if he would’ve signed for 7mil no one would be complaining about him. – Sway_zee_zwayz via Instagram

Darnell nurse you will be remembered and thanked when the oilers win a cup now. – Hamza.cheems via Instagram

I’ll be thanking nurse when we win a cup this year. – n.clacken via Instagram

The problem with this, IMO, is that Nurse will play to his abilities once leaving. And he’s good when he’s at that level. – Jerryjs212 via Instagram