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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(C)|EDM
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He said on Wednesday that he can’t say for certain yet if he is ready for prime time, only that his primary objective hasn’t changed: he wants to start the season with the Oilers, and not the Red Deer Rebels.

The 2011 first overall pick sounds eager to make the team out of camp but will need to outplay veterans like Gilbert Brule and Eric Belanger in the process. Training camp should be a litmus test for his work ethic and determination.

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Edmonton Journal 2011-09-15T10:49:57.000Z
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(C)|EDM
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"It's definitely quite a bit different now," Nugent-Hopkins said. "I'm actually part of the organization. I just want to wear this sweater and I just want to go on the ice and play ... it's pretty cool just wearing the Oilers stuff.

Nugent-Hopkins holds a pretty good chance of making the Edmonton Oilers out of training camp as the past four first-overall selections have made their respective teams following the draft.

Source:
Edmonton Journal 2011-08-31T12:52:25.000Z
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins