RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS RUMORS

Nugent-Hopkins: A better hockey player after surgery

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins delivered a brilliant effort in his rookie campaign -- even though his season was ultimately cut short by 20 games due to injury. Still, when the dust had settled, he had mustered 52 points in 62 games -- all as an 18-year old. His sophomore year wasn't nearly as productive though, as he managed just four goals an d 20 assists in 40 games.  Those 20 assists...
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April 22, 2013  |  Discuss

Oilers' Nugent-Hopkins out for season

Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss the final five games of the season with a shoulder injury. The team says Sunday on its Twitter account that Nugent-Hopkins is flying to Cleveland to have his shoulder examined and that surgery is likely. After an impressive rookie season, Nugent-Hopkins' numbers were slightly down this year with just four goals and 20 assists...
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April 21, 2013  |  Discuss

Columbus Blue Jackets have goal disallowed on questionable kick call

Columbus Blue Jackets forward Matt Calvert was absolutely robbed of a goal Thursday night against the Edmonton Oilers.  Calvert was driving hard to the net during the 2nd period of a tie game when Ryan Nugent-Hopkins hauled him down and the puck deflected off his skate and was ruled a goal.  The referees went to review the play and then the play was overturned. The NHL rule on...
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March 29, 2013  |  Discuss

Nugent-Hopkins’ first NHL season impresses peers

NASHVILLE – Before the season there were doubts as to whether Edmonton Oilers rookie – and first overall selection in the 2011 draft – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would be NHL-ready. As his first season winds down, he has left no doubt in the minds of his teammates and players around the league that he has all the makings of becoming an elite player – if he isn’t already.If there...
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March 22, 2012  |  Discuss

Oilers C Nugent-Hopkins to miss 7-10 days with shoulder injury

Edmonton Oilers center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will miss 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder, the team announced Tuesday.The rookie left in the third period of last night's game with the Toronto Maple Leafs after re-aggravating a left shoulder injury. It was just his second game back in the Oilers lineup after missing the previous 13 contests with the shoulder problem.Nugent-Hopkins...
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February 07, 2012  |  Discuss

Oilers C Nugent-Hopkins to get shoulder evaluated

Edmonton Oilers rookie center Ryan Nugent-Hopkins flew back to Edmonton on Wednesday to have his injured shoulder evaluated. Nugent-Hopkins injured his left shoulder when he tripped into the boards in Monday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks. The No. 1 overall pick in last June's draft, Nugent-Hopkins is the leading rookie scorer with 13 goals and 22 assists in 38 games...
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January 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Injury Bug Hits Nugent-Hopkins Too

The Edmonton Oilers once again have some serious injury concerns. Potential rookie of the year Ryan Nugent-Hopkins fell awkwardly into the board during Monday night’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks and left the game. Nugent-Hopkins will not play tonight against the Buffalo Sabres. Also injured in Monday night’s game was defenceman Tom Gilbert. For Gilbert it was a knee injury...
Via Kukla's Korner Verified_ybn
January 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Oilers C Nugent-Hopkins eyes 'home' game vs. Canucks

Edmonton Oilers rookie Ryan Nugent-Hopkins loves being at home on the road. On Monday, the top overall pick of the 2011 draft will play a "home" game when the Oilers visit the Vancouver Canucks. Nugent-Hopkins returned home to Burnaby (British Columbia) for Christmas and plans to drive to the rink for the game. "Pretty nice, very convenient (schedule-making), I...
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December 26, 2011  |  Discuss

Gretzky Nugent-Hopkins Comparissons; Natural and Valid

Through the years, there have been a number of young players who have been whispered to be game changers, to possibly be “the next great one” and that are where comparisons end. When it comes to the Edmonton Oilers’ Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, everyone can see the upside, the talent the skill and there are even some who have been making some secretive and hushed comparisons. My...
Via Kukla's Korner Verified_ybn
December 16, 2011  |  Discuss

Oilers C Nugent-Hopkins staying with team

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has earned himself an extended stay with the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers announced Friday that Nugent-Hopkins will not be heading back to juniors. The top overall pick in this year's NHL draft, Nugent-Hopkins will skate in his 10th game of the season when Edmonton takes on the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. That automatically triggers the first season...
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October 28, 2011  |  Discuss
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