By Canadian Press

Edmonton Oilers sign forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to 8-year extension

Jun 29, 2021 | 11:38 AM

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to an eight-year extension with an average annual value of US$5.125 million.

Nugent-Hopkins’ previous deal for seven years and $42 million expired after this season.

The native of Burnaby, B.C., had 16 goals and 19 assists in 52 games this year.

Nugent-Hopkins finished third on the Oilers in power-play goals (nine) and fourth in power-play points (20) this season. 

He has finished in the top four on the team in both categories during each of the last four seasons.

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The first overall pick by the Oilers in the 2011 NHL draft, Nugent-Hopkins has 478 points (185 goals and 293 assists) in 656 career games with Edmonton.

Nugent-Hopkins is 10th all-time in Oilers scoring.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2021.

The Canadian Press

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