RNH closer, but not yet. Guessing early next week, IMO.
Nugent-Hopkins clearly won't play tonight even though he is close. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins News
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Age: 32Position: C
TOI
68%
Fantasy
78%
Fantasy Positional Rank
Goals
80%
Assists
79%
Power-Play
89%
SOG
82%
Plus/Minus
69%
Hits
23%
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While Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) practices with the team in a non-contact jersey
Ten days into Nugent-Hopkins's 7-10 day prognosis, the rookie is still not taking contact. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is skating with the team this morning, but after missing a string of practices, there's virtually no chance he plays.
Getting back on the ice is a good sign for the injured Nugent-Hopkins. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder) and Corey Potter (groin) missing another practice today.
Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins didn't return to practice today with the Oilers in Sherwood Park.
Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be out of the lineup for 7-10 days with a sprained shoulder.
Not good news for the Oilers as their stud prospect will miss even more playing time. The current first overall pick scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Line Change
Oilers lines at practice today: Horcoff-RNH-Hemsky
Nugent-Hopkins will start tomorrow's game on the second line. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.
Line Change
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins back for next one.
Nugent-Hopkins is back to full strength and ready to play. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games. After Sam Gagner's breakout performance, it will be interesting to see where he slots into the lineup.
Nugent-Hopkins still on the ice skating with Hordichuk and Gilbert, rest of team is long gone. it's not a good sign.
Probably safe to rule Nugent-Hopkins out of the lineup. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games. He probably plays within the next couple of games.
R Nugent-Hopkins and C Barker both in regular jerseys.
Nugent-Hopkins is cleared for contact which is the next step towards getting back into the lineup. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.He probably plays within the next couple of games.
RNH skating with the Oilers this morning
Nugent-Hopkins is currently suffering through the flu and doubtful to play tonight. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.Expect him to miss a few more games.
RNH has the flu...Tom Renney does not expect him to play in the next couple of games...
Nugent-Hopkins was expected to return shortly after the break but was held out of yesterday's practice due to his illness. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (shoulder), however, is absent from today's #Oilers practice
Nugent-Hopkins was expected to return shortly after the break but was held out of today's practice. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games.
RNH taking shots which is a good sign for someone coming off of a shoulder injury
Nugent-Hopkins taking shots on goal is a good sign but he won't play until after the break. The star rookie has 13 goals and 35 points in his first 38 career games. Expect him to return in a week or two.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will be out of the #Oilers line-up for the next 3-4 weeks with a left shoulder injury.
Bad news for RNH owners, who will have to replace him until February. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
RNH feeling better but not expected to play rest of the trip. Not sure if he will be sent home or stay through StL and Dallas..Tom Renney
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
RNH out at least 2 games with left shoulder injury.He will be re-evaluated.
The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
Nugent-Hopkins hurt his left shoulder when he lost his balance and crashed into the boards in Chicago.
The recall of Josh Green indicates RNH will miss some playing time. The League's top rookie has scored 13 goals and 35 points through 38 games.
Nugent-Hopkins is not skating today; it's a maintenance day for #93.
The current 1st overall pick wanted to get onto the ice today but was held off for precautionary measures. By all accounts it sounds like he wont miss any playing time.
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There you go. That's official confirmation, courtesy of the agency that represents Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. He's staying.
Nugent-Hopkins currently leads the team with five goals and nine points over nine games. Expect him to stay with the team all season.