Ryan Rishaug: The Edmonton Oilers and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins will announce an eight-year deal worth $41 million.
The deal includes a no-movement clause.
- Ryan Rishaug: “There most likely would have been a higher dollar figure on the open market, but remaining an Oilers was an absolute priority for RNH who can now complete 18 years with the club by the end of this deal.”
The 28-year old Nugent-Hopkins was drafted 1st overall by the Oilers 2011.
Jason Gregor: “Oilers wanted lower AAV and RNH wanted term.