Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Sidelined with Undisclosed Injury, Misses Oilers' Road Trip

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) will not travel with the Edmonton Oilers for their upcoming three-game road trip. The 31-year-old forward, who posted 18 goals and 67 points in 80 regular-season games last year, along with 7 goals and 22 points in 25 playoff outings, remains a crucial part of the Oilers' supporting cast. While his 37-goal, 104-point 2022-23 campaign was likely an anomaly, he's projected for another 60-70 point season. Nugent-Hopkins' role alongside Zach Hyman and Connor McDavid is expected to continue, especially with new signings Adam Henrique, Jeff Skinner, and Viktor Arvidsson solidifying other lines. Historically, RNH has consistently contributed on the power play, recording 20-plus power-play points in four consecutive seasons, making it his greatest fantasy attribute. Despite past injuries and fluctuations in production, including a career-high 68 points in 2018-19, he's committed long-term with an eight-year contract and remains a solid fantasy option, albeit with expected regression from his career-best shooting percentage.