Adam Gretz of NBC Sports: Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is entering the final year of his deal. He may not be the superstar the Oilers thought they were getting with the first overall pick, but he is very good.
He’s averaged 29 goals and 69 points over 82 games the past three seasons.
Jason Gregor of OilersNation put Brayden Schenn and Chris Kreider as comparables – something in the $6.5 million range – a $500,000 raise. believes that may be a little low and could be in the $7 million range if James van Riemsdyk and Kevin Hayes pull in that.