Nugent-Hopkins will miss the remainder of the season due to a shoulder injury that likely requires surgery.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will fly to Cleveland Sunday to have his shoulder examined.
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Age: 31Position: C
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88%
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80%
Assists
94%
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95%
SOG
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75%
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RNH in middle with Smyth and Yakupov at OIL morning skate. Looks like RNH is in for Preds game.
RNH missed the Oilers last two games with strep throat, but he is ready to return tonight. After scoring 52 points in 62 games last season RNH has struggled this year only recording 11 points in his first 27 games.
#Oilers have put Nugent-Hopkins on IR and activated Belanger.
It doesn't look like RNH will make the road-trip with the Oilers, he is suffering from strep throat.
RNH "very doubtful" for tomorrow, says Krueger. Very sick.
Monitor Nugent-Hopkins status prior to tomorrow's game.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins says he expects to play both #Oilers games this weekend.
Nugent-Hopkins missed yesterday's contest because of a sore shoulder, but is fine and will play this weekend.
"Nuge will not play tonight. He's sore. We expect to see him back in the lineup Saturday. It's short-term for sure." - Coach Krueger on RNH
Nugent-Hopkins won't be out long, this is just precautionary. Edmonto expected to have him back on Saturday vs. the Red Wings.
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RNH back up on PP1 with 4, 14, 10 & 44.
Nugent-Hopkins moves back onto the top PP unit. Twenty of his 39 points have come with the man advantage.
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#Oilers forward lines today are Hall-RNH-Hemsky,
Look for Nugent-Hopkins to start between Hemsky and Hall. He has 13 goals and 35 points in 40 games.
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#Oilers activated Ryan Nugent-Hopkins from the IR
Expect him to center the second line tonight.
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RNH confirms he's in.
Remember to put Nugent-Hopkins back into your lineup. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Looks like RNH will also be put through the shift simulation test before practice...
Nugent-Hopkins drew in shortly after doing one of these simulations last time. At this point, it is only a matter of time until he draws in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
RNH in a regular blue jersey at practice. Bring on the contact. Ok who wants to run the franchise? Anyone?
The youngster likely needs a few more practices before drawing in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
RNH still not cleared for contact.
The youngster likely needs a few more practices before drawing in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins out 20 minutes early for practice, still likely out for tonight
As expected, Nugent-Hopkins won't play tonight. The youngster likely needs a few more practices before drawing in. Before getting hurt, RNH scored 13 goals and 35 points in his first 40 NHL games.
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.
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.