Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Darnell Nurse

Discover the career path of Darnell Nurse, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Darnell Nurse is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, where he serves as an alternate captain. He was drafted by the Oilers seventh overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft and has become a key player on their blue line.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Nurse drafted by Greyhounds

In 2011, Darnell Nurse was selected third overall by the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds in the OHL Priority Selection.

2013: Invited participant at the CHL Top Prospects Game

During the 2012–13 season Darnell Nurse was also an invited participant at the 2013 CHL Top Prospects Game.

2013: Nurse signs with the Oilers

In 2013, Darnell Nurse was drafted seventh overall by the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Entry Draft and subsequently signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the team. He was then returned to the Greyhounds for the 2013–14 season.

2014: Nurse joins Oilers

In 2014, Darnell Nurse made the Oilers' opening night roster and made his NHL debut on October 14 in a game against the Los Angeles Kings. After two games, he was sent back to the Greyhounds on October 17.

2015: Nurse joins Bakersfield Condors

Darnell Nurse began the 2015-16 season with the Oilers' new AHL affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors. After six games, he was recalled to the Oilers and scored his first NHL goal on October 27.

April 12, 2018: Named to Team Canada's roster

On April 12, 2018, Darnell Nurse and teammates Connor McDavid and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins were named to Team Canada's 2018 IIHF World Championship roster.