Posts About "Ryan Nugent-Hopkins"
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...
1st Overall NHL Draft Picks: Regrets From the Last Decade
March 21st, 2020 Second-guessing is always easy - especially when it comes to amateur drafts in professional sports. How could my team take this player over that one that year? Wasn't it as obvious at the time, when they were fresh-faced teenagers, as it is now, years later? The answer, of course, is generally no - even when it comes to the NHL...
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...
