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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Faces Trade Speculation After Poor Season

7/27/2025

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers is under fire after his production plummeted to just 49 points last season, a stark contrast to his impressive 104 points in 2022-23. With a hefty $5.125M cap hit and younger talent on the rise, his future with the team hangs in the balance, raising speculation about a potential trade if he can't bounce back.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers is under fire after his production plummeted to just 49 points last season, a stark contrast to his impressive 104 points in 2022-23. With a hefty $5.125M cap hit and younger talent on the rise, his future with the team hangs in the balance, raising speculation about a potential trade if he can't bounce back.