If not for an injury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins may have won the Calder Trophy last season. So far this year, RNH has 11 points in 27 games. (Photo by Andy Devlin/NHLI via Getty Images)
2013-03-18 13:10:00
The Edmonton Oilers had high hopes for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins when they drafted him first overall at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft. His strong rookie campaign only solidified their belief in the young center and despite some early struggles this year, it's clear Nugent-Hopkins has all the tools to succeed in the NHL.
THN’s Ryan Kennedy caught up with the Oilers sophomore to discuss what it will take for the Oilers to reach the next level, getting a taste of the American league, and more.
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"Probably not. Their depth and our play right now...it doesn't look too good."
- Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson, when asked if his team could come back from a 3-1 series deficit against the Pittsburgh Penguins.