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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian center hockey professional. His excellent performances on the ice have earned him a considerable fan base, with many interested in knowing his salary and contract details.
The 29-year-old was drafted first overall on the NHL Entry Draft 2011 by the Edmonton Oilers. He has a cap hit of $5,125,000 for the 2022-23 season. Upon joining the team, the left-wing star had signed three contracts with the Oilers worth $94,325,000 on 2nd July 2011.
On 19th September 2013, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a contract extension where he signed a seven-year contract with the Oilers. The total valuation of his contract was $42,000,000 with an AAV of $6,000,000 and base salary and minors salary of $6,000,000, excluding all the bonuses.
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Ryan signed an eight-year contract in 2021 with the Edmonton Oilers from the 2021-22 season till 2028-29 worth $41,000,000. His current base salary and minors' salary is $5,250,000, excluding all the bonuses.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ career stats
He has plenty of experience, earning 625 points in 796 games played and 28 playoff points in 37 games played throughout 12 seasons. The Oilers consider him a genuine prospect for the Unrestricted Free Agent (UFA) by the end of the 2028-29 season when Ryan turns 36.
It is undeniable that Ryan has got a profound grip over the puck despite not being a Hart Trophy contender or a point-per-game producer. Yet, he has been one of the top six best centers for the Oilers since making his NHL career debut.
The 20th UFA-eligible center has recorded 16 goals and 19 assists in 52 games in the past season, with one goal and one assist in the playoffs against the Winnipeg Jets. Yet, the Oilers did not make it to the victory stand.
Although he could have earned a contract with a better valuation earlier, the Oilers confirmed his salary increment in the upcoming season with a rise in the league's salary cap. The Oilers' general manager Ken Holland and the Oilers brass, along with their hearty fans, expect Ryan to excel in his UFA-eligible hockey career in the near future.
