Just seven games into his NHL career it looks as if Nugent-Hopkins could play a significant role in remaking the Oilers into a contending team once again. He's the team leader in both goals and points but if the Oilers want their best shot to be a contender and win a Stanley Cup down the road they need to send Nugent-Hopkins back to Red Deer.
The Edmonton Oilers have drafted Swedish defenseman Oscar Klefbom from Färjestads 19th overall.
It's Ryan Nugent-Hopkins first on the stage.
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