Nugent-Hopkins may not be the biggest player on the ice, but he is a very cerebral and selfless player who pays attention to his own side of the ice. Last year, Nugent-Hopkins had his first 100-Point year, on what was the most explosive Edmonton offense in years. He isn't a superstar, but he is an integral part of any success that the Oilers have while he is there, which showed when he helped reach the Stanley Cup in 2024.
Still, with the Oilers, Nugent-Hopkins has given Edmonton consistent play and is more than capable of doing the same for more years to come.
12. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Drafted 1st Overall by the Edmonton Oilers in 2011, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a great rookie campaign where he scored 52 Points and finished second for Calder Trophy voting. Injuries took him out of half of his second season, but he would follow that up with back-to-back 56 Point years in 2013-14 & 2014-15. He dipped below the 50 Point threshold and had his best statistical season last year (2018-19) with career-highs of 28 Goals, 41 Assists, and 69 Points. Nugent-Hopkins followed up with his second straight 60 Point year with 61.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Center
- Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in the NHL Draft 6/24/11.
- Games Played: 881
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Notable Statistics: 251 Goals
448 Assists
699 Points
310 PIM
.79 PPG
-23 Plus/Minus
69.2 Point Shares
74 Playoff Games
17 Goals
44 Assists
61 Points
28 PIM
.82 PPG
-18 Plus/Minus
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Major Accolades and Awards:
All-Star (2015)
First Team All-Rookie (2015)
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