Posts About "Ryan Nugent-Hopkins"
Oilers' Special Teams Provide Edge Entering the Playoffs
July 10th, 2020 No team in the NHL capitalized as frequently on the power play than the Edmonton Oilers did this past season. Likewise, no team in the league was as suffocating once they were shorthanded. Their dynamic and rather dominant special team units provide them an edge entering the postseason. However, as per usual, when you handpick a...
Oilers News and Rumors: Salary Cap Talk and Hosting the Stanley Cup
July 2nd, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, it appears Edmonton has been chosen to hold the Conference Finals and the Stanley Cup Finals should the playoffs resume and bring an end to the season. There are also questions about what the Oilers will do now that a flat salary cap seems to be certainty over the next three seasons. Are...
Oilers News and Rumors: McDavid, Nugent-Hopkins, Benning, More
June 9th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid was voted the team's Masterton Trophy Finalist, there is talk regarding a Ryan Nugent-Hopkins extension, and a number of players have returned to Rogers Place ice to begin skating under Phase 2 of the NHL's return-to-play plan. Connor McDavid Nominated For the Masterton...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Senators, Oilers, Blues, More
June 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumors rundown, we take a look at what the Ottawa Senators will do with all of their draft picks. Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs have a couple of immediate needs that GM Kyle Dubas is keeping an eye out for. Will the St. Louis Blues let Alex Pietrangelo walk this offseason? And, one scribe makes an argument that the...
Edmonton Oilers' Would You Rather
April 18th, 2020 While the NHL pause frighteningly lingers on, it may be fun to take a break from spiraling thoughts, wondering if the Edmonton Oilers will finally get a chance to enjoy the playoffs, and play a short game of Would You Rather. I’ll provide the scenario, and you and I will choose which player or coach we would rather have or perform in...
2011 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?
April 8th, 2020 As players selected at the 2011 NHL Draft reach their ninth anniversary in the NHL, it provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 players selected. Have they lived up to their franchise-defining billings, or have these players failed to meet the hype of their draft position? Note: The 2011 Entry Draft was hosted on...
NHL Rumors: Oilers, Rangers, Blue Jackets, College Free Agents, More
April 3rd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are rumors the New York Rangers have been trying to trade for Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. How realistic is that deal? There is some college free agent buzz and are the Columbus Blue Jackets looking to trade one of their No. 1 goaltenders? Nugent-Hopkins to the New York...
Oilers News & Rumors: Gretzky, McDavid, Nugent-Hopkins, More
April 2nd, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky sat down and discussed comparisons in their respective hockey careers. To say the least, the conversation opened up a lot of eyes as to the type of pressure McDavid is under. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins also spoke with the media and discussed his role on the team and...
Nugent-Hopkins Starting to Emerge from McDavid & Draisaitl Shadow
March 5th, 2020 The 2019-20 season has been kind to the Edmonton Oilers. Connor McDavid continues to cement his status as one of the world's finest hockey players and Leon Draisaitl has taken his next step into superstardom. On top of that the team has received surprising performances from rookies such as as Ethan Bear and Kailer Yamamoto. Related:...
5 Oilers Unsung Heroes of the 2019-20 Season
March 2nd, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers currently sit four points back from first place in the Pacific Division with a game in hand—in March. The team’s unrelenting play, paired with crafty work from both general manager Ken Holland and head coach Dave Tippett, has helped Edmonton to find ways to win hockey games. They’ve only lost three in a row in...
Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins Deserves More Credit for His Play
February 19th, 2020 With a majority of the headlines directed towards praising other teammates, it can be easy to forget that Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has played an integral role on the Edmonton Oilers for almost a decade now. No. 93 may not be the team's top scorer or flashiest player, but his strong two-way play, calm on-ice presence, and his role on both...
Oilers News and Rumors: Nugent-Hopkins, Draisaitl, Trade News, More
February 13th, 2020 In an Edmonton Oilers news and rumors update, there is buzz surrounding how much Leon Draisaitl can pick up his game and if a good stretch will put him in the Hart Trophy conversation, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is stepping up and there's news on the trade market and notes before the game as Edmonton meets Tampa Bay on Thursday. Plus, where...
Oilers' Newfound Depth Will Help Them Survive McDavid Injury
February 13th, 2020 The Edmonton Oilers have a strong enough team to survive without Connor McDavid. At first, No. 97’s injury created a cacophony of anxiety, but once reality sunk in, it was easy to recognize that the 2019-20 Oilers are different from the squad that relied too much on their superstar to win. It may be tough to believe, especially when...
