Oilers sign Ryan Nugent-Hopkins to eight-year, $41M extension

June 29, 2021 - 3:48pm

Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins says it's nice to hear the positive comments from GM Ken Holland after the two sides reached a long-term contract, and says he's excited to be part of a winning team for years to come.

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.

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.

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