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13. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins

13. 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.

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. 

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.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Center
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in the NHL Draft 6/24/11.
  • Games Played: 801
  • Notable Statistics: 233 Goals
    399 Assists
    632 Points
    239 PIM
    .79 PPG
    -33 Plus/Minus
    63.5 Point Shares

    49 Playoff Games
    10 Goals
    29 Assists
    39 Points
    20 PIM
    .80 PPG
    -16 Plus/Minus
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    All-Star (2015)
    First Team All-Rookie (2015)

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