Edmonton Oilers: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has always been a fan favorite in Oil Country. However, some have touted him as a “draft bust,” as a former first overall pick from the 2011 draft. After the 2016-2017 season, people were really starting to question RNH.
A July 19th, 2017 article in the Edmonton Journal written by Bruce Mccurdy stated that Nugent-Hopkins “may be skating on thin ice,” and that at that point, “expectations had exceeded results.” Since then, the Nuge has exceeded expectations and has molded himself into one of the most underrated, and most valuable players in the league.