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NHL Rumors: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins staying put, Rangers inquiring on Jack Eichel, and free agent news

Feb 15, 2021; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (93) celebrates a third period goal against the Winnipeg Jets at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

According to multiple reports, the Edmonton Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins are set to announce an 8 year deal with $41 million. The deal also comes with a no-move clause.

Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins come to terms

Late last month, Elliotte Friedman appeared on Sportsnet 960 radio in Calgary and said that things have gone sideways between the two parties. “Something happened here. I believe it was always the plan that Nugent-Hopkins was going to stay and they wanted to keep him,” he said.