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It's amazing what Nuge has done, considering he's not even 20 yet. 😂
All the love in the world to nuge, but glad to see I'm not the only person who thinks he still looks like 20 year old 😂😂
I’m 42 and still as baby faced as he is 😂
I'm glad Nuge has the support of veteran presence in the locker room like Evan Bouchard to show him the ropes in the NHL, teach him how to drive, how to shave, talk to girls, etc...
93 likes, let's stop liking this comment
He's 12 by my visual estimation, the kid has a future in hockey!
He’s been through SO MUCH garbage with this team. When he somehow re-signed with the team as UFA, he solidified his connection with the fans. We love him because he’s the one guy we feel like has been through all of it like we have been and still remains here. He’s the on-ice embodiment of this tortured fan base sticking around by choice, even after having ZERO reason to for YEARS.
He is to us what Marc-Andre Fleury is to Pens fans. The 1st overall pick from the middle of their moribund stretch that sticks with the team for a long time, and contributes to their eventual playoff success (and unlike MAF, we didn't have to give up Nuge in either expansion draft!)
Nuge is the heart and soul of the Oilers. Definition of a glue guy.
Hard as fuck
He's very Edmonton honestly. Hard working, not overly loud, leads by example
He’s this era’s Ryan Smyth, just in a different scope of player
Just the best. Hyman said I think last season. He plays on the PP, the PK, top line, second or third line centre when you need too, when you’re up a goal holding onto the lead, down a goal looking to tie the game, 6 on 5 or at the end of games facing the 6 on 5. One of the most underrated players ever tbh. He’s literally everything, on and off the ice
@@vlun1215 Oilers first round picked him.
@@gabriels8653 right, wish Leafs didn't give up on Hyman.
@@vlun1215 dude read the comment, I said Hyman said this about NUGE, not that Hyman is all that
He's been touted the next Datsyuk in earlier days; he may not have that offensive upside but is definitely living up to the first overall pick and a solid player in all facets.
@@gabriels8653 i mean tbf, you could probably say this about Hyman too. Both Hyman and Nuge are great guys you'd want on your team
Nuge is underrated. His success makes me happy.
You mean overrated 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Canucksnate still salty about Canucks being eliminated, eh? 😂
@@Canucksnateidk how he's overrated. Throughout the league he's so underrated. He's the oilers literal swiss army knife and fans in Edmonton love him probably way more the McDavid
agreed, he's on pace to be a 1000 pt career guy, top 100 point producer of all-time. Not to mention he is defensively sound and a part of their PK & PP, both off which are elite tier. Plus he's a drama-free team player, taking 5m a year when he could probably go for a little more. A guy every team wishes they can have!
@@CanucksnateI think he had 10 points in seven games vs the Canucks? I wonder how many the highest scoring Canuck had in that series?
Huge congratulations to Broberg on this first playoff goal, reminds me of the classic Klefbomb
I miss Klefbomb ... too bad injuries decimated him.
Love our Swedish D-Men they are always awesome!
So cool to see the Klefbom video recently, with his jersey on cheering the team on.
considering Broberg is as soft and useless as Klefbomb, that's a great comparisson.
Honestly, I am absolutely gobsmacked ! Oilers are playing better than I thought they would! I have been fan since the early 80’s!
Being an 18 year old oilers fan, when I was young Nuge was the first player on the oilers that I started following. I went to my first hockey game in 2013 when I was 8, it was against the Avanlanche and we were down 4-1. Although I was young and was just starting to be aware and learn about hockey, I saw Nuge score his first goal of that season. It was a nice one timer and that goal started a comeback where we won 6-4 against the Avs. After that I was in awe of him, my dad even bought me one of his jerseys after the game. Seeing how Nuge has finally started to get the credit he deserves has made me very happy. Great player that does amazing wherever he’s put, and seeing him be a key factor in this team getting further in the playoffs has been amazing. My favourite player of all time, and I’m excited to see him (hopefully) lift the cup
Oilers need to keep their head down and be prepared for game 6. Make Canada proud 🤙
Oh, and my guy growing up, was Doug Weight. My favourite Oiler ever, personally.
Guy took a team that had no business being anywhere near the playoffs, through two upsets of behemoths in Dallas and Colorado, in 97 and 98.
Cujo was a major factor, but it was Weight's leadership that really pushed that pre-cap, small-market team, and made them do incredible things. Was rough seeing him leave when they simply could not afford to keep him any longer.
It was also the fact that he was on Carolina in '06, along with my infinite respect for Rod the Bod, that softened the pain, of losing to them in G7 that year.
Weight had said in a later interview that he doubted any Edmonton fans cared that he was on that Carolina team. You were wrong, Doug.
Weight was such a great center for us, use to live down the street from me.
Love Weight. I really enjoyed those late 90s teams especially the 1996-97 Oilers. Just pure grit.
I would have to sayy favourite all time is Kurri. He was so underrated.
Nuggy is our guy. Thick & thin, nothing but love. The baby-faced assassin. If we ever get that cup, I pray it's won at Rogers and Connor takes that cup and hands it right to Nuge.
I agree, Nuge is my guy too but Draisaitl to me is the second best player on the planet. I am torn if McDavid should hand the cup to Nuge or Draisaitl.
Nuge's Mom packed him an extra juice box for tonight's game! She deserves some credit!
Is this true? It’s great lol
I was told he had to go home straight after the game to finish his social studies homework.
Draisaitl is my spirit animal on this team, but it's gotta be Connor Brown. Seeing this guy come around and deliver huge this playoffs has been insane. He's a different guy ever since he cracked his goal drought at the end of the season.
I remember being an eight year old kid watching the Canes beat the in ‘06. Back then my favourite Oilers player was 100% Hemskey or Smyth. Ever since Nuge was drafted, it has been him. He is just a rock solid guy, a total team player, always doing work in the community, and he helped push the team through the decade of darkness. I want to see him (and hope Nuge feels the same way) stay as an Oiler and retire as one. I think he is underrated around the league and I believe that Nuge should have his number raised to the rafters in Edmonton when he retires. The dude is just awesome.
The franchise owes Nuge a cup, so happy for him after last game
I love Nuge, he made me fall inlove with the oilers and watching him scored two goals at the watch party in Edmonton with my dad and sister was a really special moment especially because it was my first time watching in Edmonton
It was the first hockey game I ever saw live I went to Rexall Place, and I was with my Dad. It was one of Nuge's first seasons, I remember my dad coaching me on the way into the arena; "if we score or make a good play, and you hear the crowd kinda "booing", it's actually them saying "NUUUUUUGE"". Very fond memories from Ryan, let's go Oil. Take it home for the city, take it home for my Dad!
born in 06, watched the oilers be at the bottom of the leauge for my entire life this shit is amazing
same here buddy
I’m lucky; I remember the 1988 and 1990 Stanley Cups and the lean years after and the gritty playoffs in the late 90s to mid 2000s. We are in a great time to be an Oilers fan. We are lucky no matter what happens.
Been an Edmontonion all my life and I love nuge with my whole heart. So happy to see what he's doing. Hope he stays home for his whole career. Def top 3 fav oiler of all time for me. Been watching hockey since yak got drafted and he's always been in some of my favorite moments
this guys a beaut. met him the other day and he was so nice. so glad hes oiler 4 life. great player. greater guy
Nuge is an absolute STUD!! He always pulls through when needed, is one of the most solid guys in the NHL.
Oilers have broke my heart for last 15 years. Can’t believe they are this good, but they are. It’s like every series they are supposed to lose (except LA, ha ha), but they just win.
When we played street hockey I was always Yzerman.
I'm 63. Bryan Trottier & Mike Bossy were my hockey heroes! RNH is awesome! And so are The Oilers!
As a kid during the '06 run, my player has always been Roli the Goalie. Sometimes I wonder what might've been, which makes this year all the more enjoyable and nerve-wracking 💙🧡
Nuge is the quiet hero of the Oilers, hes one of the best puck battlers in the league, he gets in those corners and digs out lots of pucks and his mistakes are very limited.
Nuge is a legend. He took a pay cut to stay with this team, and he probably could have got a raise from another team as a UFA
In terms of “that guy”, for me it was always PK Subban. As a Habs fan and a defenceman myself, seeing what PK could do every game was just awesome. Every big hit, every great play was just electrifying to watch.
I remember some people calling for him to be traded 1 season after he re-signed to surely retire as an Oiler. This guy is untouchable, imo though. Management would be flayed alive by the bulk of the fan base if they traded this guy, without his asking.
Ryan Smyth is obviously a fan favourite, with 1 stain on his legacy. His petty departure from Edmonton. That was on him, not the team. I still think he's deservedly one of the most fan favourite players in the team's history, but if he is with that stain, then what is RNH? A guy who has played there his entire career, through terrible years and all, and sure, got a nice payout in his first contract, but also didn't try and fleece the team when re-signing to stay where he started, and be an Oiler for life.
When his teammates and coaches talk about him touching every facet of the team's game, they aren't just saying words. This guy is easily one of their most valuable players, in ways that don't show up on stats sheets.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, "is" a 1st-overall caliber player. Not every 1st overall goes on to show only tangible results. Any team in the league would take this guy at more money than he's making now, and he's easily one of my favourite players in this franchise's history. Unsung hero to the fullest.
P.S. The fact you couldn't hold back your laugh at 0:57, is hilarious. What a clown. One of the absolute worst busts, ever.
As a 98’ I fell in love with Hemsky when I started watching hockey. Then we had all our 1st’s that went one way or the other, but it’s just been incredible to see Nuge not just experience - but actively participate in getting us this far. Especially after all those years hearing my folks’ stories about running into Coffey and Gretzky on Jasper ave after cup wins. It feels surreal that we may get to see something like that particularly after sticking through the decade of darkness. Thanks for the content Johnny - You’re hands down my favourite hockey creator!
Hemsky was my fav back then too, he was a big target in my hockey card collection, got about 10 rookies and 2 signed, and a signed jersey.
I started watching hockey in 84, first Oilers Cup, so Messier was my guy. But in the crappier years I became a huge Hemsky fan. The guy was so talented and the only reason to go watch games. Unfortunately for him, he was here in the wrong era. First because you were allowed to destroy elite players which caused him to get badly hurt all the time and secondly he had nobody to play with that could compliment his vision and play style. Could you imagine Hemsky on this current Oilers roster. I guarantee you, he would thrive and be rightfully recognized for how good he was.
@@darpompie4354 Still have him on my EA NHL team and got him two cups lol
I’ve always thought how Nuge is the glue and soul of this team. Exceptional 2 way player. Good to see to see his star is shining bright.
Taylor Hall and Nuge were couple of my fave players to watch back then
Hemsky was one of my fav Oilers as a player, insane guy
Nuge is Huge!
Coffey. As a defenceman, how could you not. His skating.
I’m a late blooming hockey fan. My dad took us to Oilers games in the Gretzky era, but I was too young to appreciate it. I lived in Calgary during their ‘04 cup run, but still only cared a little. It wasn’t until I moved to Edmonton the year Nuge was drafted that I started to really pay attention. Something in my undeveloped hockey mind clicked and “Nuggy” was my guy. His is the only Jersey, and memorabilia that I own. He’s a special player, and I get emotional every time he comes up big for his team. #KeepNugeForever
I remember when my mom came home with a nugent Hopkins jersey and said " I bought this off my friend for $150" and I was in love, I pronounced his name as nugget hopekins as a 11 year old
I always liked Al Macinnis. In fact i sort of see Bouchard as Mac 2.0. As for NugeH, he's holding up his end.
Ive been a huge Nuge fan since he was drafted in 2011, I really hope he is a career Oiler! The Nuge is Huge!!!
I’ve been a Shane Doan truther since I was a kid- real talented player and incredible leader (plus he outlasted the Mantracker)
That was a good show. And Shane Doan is such a likeable person. He played like a gentleman and lives like a gentleman.
As an Avs fan, Ray Bourque's story of joining the Avs resonated with me a lot as a kid (less so now knowing that the Avs were one of the big fish in the pre-cap era, but oh well). Everyone thought I was a Rob Blake guy because of the way I played growing up, but I was all in for Ray the second he put on the Avs sweater. Never got to rep the 77 in youth hockey, but his lift of the cup with forever be my favorite. Best Sakic assist of all time.
Growing up for me it was joe sakic.. till i was in my teens then ales hemsky cause died hard oiler fan and he was so fun to watch.
0:14 Hasek the best goalie that ever stepped on the ice.
93 will forever be a legend in this city, definitely a fan favourite. Really humble guy that loves playing hockey and has always been a consistent point getter when we need him. As a younger oilers fan though my #1 guy growing up has to be Sam gagner.
Nuge is my favourite oilers for sure. So happy to see him get those big goals. He is our best all around player he’s like our toews in Chicago
I'm almost old. My favorite player growing up was #4 Bobby Orr. My all time favorite to watch in the early 90's was Theoren Fleury.
Fleury was an explosive player...heart and soul guy...
Pacal Dupuis was my guy when I first got into hockey. I love it when players like Nuge finally start to get it after going through a ton. Fun to watch players be loved by their fans
I'm semi new to hockey, only watched for about 5 years, but my guy is for sure Cale makar. Watching his first goal in the playoffs in his first game made me want to watch hockey and I've been in love since
2nd best player in the world. Maybe the 2nd best defenseman of all time.
He’s an amazing offensive defenceman but he’s got to put up some big numbers and Stanley Cups to get ahead of Paul Coffey, Niedermeyer and Lidstrom.
Wayne Gretzky. Born an hour n change away from Edmonton in 82. Still have ptsd from when he was sold to Los Angeles.....
I love 93 man he is that guy for me growing up. When I think of the oilers he pops into my head before anyone else.
So great to see the goals from him I don’t think I’ve ever had a complaint about him while watching.
My favorite player growing up was always Ryan Smyth.
Another Oilers fan here. Ryan Smyth was always my favourite. Grew up watching them lose to Dallas in the playoffs for what seemed like forever, and even as other top players left for bigger paychecks Smytty stayed here at home. The 2006 playoff run cemented his place in Oiler history, probably his finest moment was returning to Game 3 of the San Jose series after being injured in the second period and setting up Horcoff's game winner in triple overtime (a Pronger clearing attempt had hit him right in the face). It's weird to think of Nuge as the longest serving Oiler but it's been awesome to see him evolve into a top notch two-way player and he's definitely a fan favourite now. My favourite Nuge moment is when he fought Toronto's Justin Holl after Holl had laid a hard hit on Kailer Yamamoto.
when i was a kid i always saw me and my brother in the benn brothers. love them
Mike Modano was my favorite growing up, had such a huge crush on him and when they won the cup in 1999 omggg
Oilers fan here. Grew up in Leduc/Edmonton. Favourite player growing up was Gretzky's shadow. Number 10, Esa Tikkanen 🏒 Love your channel by the way 🤙🏽
overtime is Tikkanen time!!
My favorite player growing up was Felix Potvin. I remember getting his Jersey for Christmas when when I was 10. It was the first Christmas after losing my dad the previous summer. My brother got Wendel Clarks Jersey that same year. I've never worn a shirt so much in my entire life before and still to this day afterwards. The 93 season starting 10-0 followed with making it to game 7 of the ECF, fuck you Gretzky haha was the best year of hockey i remember watching. My dad would have absolutely loved seeing that. Still makes me sad knowing he never got to see it.
I saw Nuges first hatty in person when I was a kid, he's my favorite player
For me, the two players that always resonated when growing up were Pavel Bure and Ray Borque. Bure was so electric, a must watch player, and Borque seemed like the perfect dman
My Favorite Oilers growing up were Ales Hemsky, Ryan Smyth, George Laraque & Doug Weight
NUGE is solid and consistent
Growing up my favourite players were smytty and nuge so it’s nice to see that the pride of Edmonton and true heartbeat of the oilers, barring Sammy G is putting up points during the playoffs where the team will hopefully lift a cup. Crazy what nuge is done considering he’s only 19
Jarome Iginla, Shea Weber and Miikka Kiprusoff are my favourite all time players in each position. All-time favourite is Iginla though. Growing up watching him be the best all around Captain in the league on the Flames was great. My most favourite Iginla moment is his assist to Crosby's Golden Goal in 2010
my guy(s) growing up were Ryan Smyth and Rollie the goalie, goalies have always been my favorite so I try to have a favorite player too but still to this day it's always the goalies for me, I've been rocking my Skinner jersey all year and I can't wait to see him hoist the cup
I'd say the Oiler that I Grew up with was Curtis Joseph, once he came over from St. Louis.
It gives me chills thinking about how long he's been with the Oilers!
From 1979 to today and and Nuge has played for half of the coaches in the teams history. He has certainly seemed to be positive and resilient throughout the teams ''decade of darkness'', hopefully there is a bright light for all he has been through
Grant Fuhr was my guy. Enthusiastic, self-depreciating and always about the team. Capable of stunning playoff performances when needed the most and he never quite seem to shrug off the "I can't believe I'm really here" which I loved.
My nhl guy growing was Bobby Ryan seeing him being an elite player with my hometown Ottawa senators was awesome. Still love him to this day!
i remember the hyper for nuge when i was a kid. honestly reminds me of the bedard hype, though with social media it feels like i see bedsy more than i saw nuge
Gotta love the nuge
Grew up watching Gretzky, Teenage years was Smytty and now Connor and Leon, other than the decade of darkness its been a good ride
Oilers fan for 14 years. Nuge has always worked hard on the ice. He doesnt usually take bad penalties, especially when hes frustrated on ice. Cough hall cough.
Seeing Nuge put up a game like this was fkn great
Always a pro. How he conducts himself even in dark times exemplifies a tough mindset. Remember, after the first playoff appearance, there were talks of trading him. He stays focused and secures a long-term contract while still producing on both sides of the ice.
I nearly walked right into RNH on 107th in front of this fancy steakhouse. I had just gotten off work tying rebar at the LRT expansion (Pre New Arena). I was sipping my coffee when I looked up and saw this towering looking dude with a bit of surprise in his eyes. I probably looked like a homeless person. I instantly recognized the young man as the EDM Oilers' 1st RD pick! But I kept it cool and said "Heyy Nuge" giving him the head nod expressing "Not a crazy person, just getting off work and I look like crap person". Ryan Jones was standing right beside him too. It was pretty awesome. Should have been there.
Shawn Thornton, I loved watching him fight
SO HAPPY it's RNH. I've got two oilers jerseys, and both have his name.
Not an oilers fan per se, but nuge might be the most underrated top end player. 100 points a season ago, constant up and down the lineup, he plays wherever. It’s amazing.
As for favorite player all time, gotta be iginla. I grew up in Detroit, but something about a power forward captain that’s able to put up 50 goal seasons and is an incredible role model on and off the ice is special to me❤️
Awesome video, thank you!
There's a reason why my Oilers jersey is his, over anyone else's! I know his last name is pronounced 'new-g' but I always call him My Nugget, because he's a precious Nugget and I'm so happy this season and these playoffs are showing him shining bright!
Back when I played hockey as a kid I was a big shut down defender and I saw myself in Lance Pitlick of the Ottawa senators, it blew my mind as a kid when I got my picture taken with him
I remember when he was drafted, lackluster first few years.....I totally forgot about him. happy for him. Penguins fan rooting for a Canadian team to bring the Cup back home since.... (long time)....
We all love Nuge so much! Growing up though Ryan Smyth was THE guy.
my guy growing up was bergeron and he still is my all time favorite
The man growing up was non other than Markus Naslund. Class act
Thanks for making this video. We love Nuuuuuge
He’s got a great shot from that area and closer in. Usually that’s his move during shootouts. Not strong when the defense is on him but when he has space for a shot watch out
Our golden boy is playing his heart out! 😊
"My guy" was Tomas Plekanec. Not a fancy player, but he never missed a game. He was not getting any accolades and was not looking for any. He came to the rink, put on his turtle neck, did his job, and went home. That's pretty much how I live my life now, without the turtle neck.
I’ve been a Nuge fan from the very beginning. I knew that a guy who looked 10 years younger than his age and was still a great player, was going to be special and so he was. He soldiered through the dark years never complaining and every coach the Oilers have had, have all marvelled at what a complete hockey player he is. I’m so glad the Nuge is being rewarded for his hard work and patience. No surprise to me that he is a huge fan favourite. His face still looks like a young rookie, except now you can see his moustache is finally starting to show. He’s a keeper 😁👍.
I’ve also been a huge Bouchard fan since he first made the team. I saw he was a special player that just needed time as all great defence men do. His defence play needed time , but his contribution to offence, is a rare talent that only comes along every so often. That kind of player gives your team a special edge, that only a few teams are lucky enough to get.
This city has waited a long, long time for this kind of team. I’m happy for the fans that never gave up. These last few years have made up for the dark ones. It’s exciting to be where we are now.
Nuge and Hyman are my favorite personalities but Leon is my fav and 97 second fav.
Great breakdown. I love Nuge for all the reasons you mentioned.
I think about the Nuge alot he never complained about salary, been with Oil all his career ( I remember him when he was drafted in 2011 thats 13 years ago) he is the type of guy thats like every fan out there he is just a hockey player that plays hockey and never has any bad thing to say about him. As fans we an relate to him thats why fans like him.
Nuge has been my guy since he was drafted. Had a jersey with his name on it from when I was 6.
Nuge has always been huge in the city. He's a clean kid, unlike Hall who got a bad rap here once he started snorting snow and... well... we don't talk about Yak. Nuge is calm, unbothered, just a really Edmonton attitude. 'The worlds on fire, ok but first, donairs?' kind of calm.
Growing up: Ryan Smyth. Still the #1. Maybe Dougie Weight.
Your Rebels story reminds me that I use to watch Skinner play for the Lethbridge 'Canes. Wild how far that kid has come.
I was a goalie so my guy was fleury. Something about him growing up just resonated with how I played the game. (Shoutout to Pekka rinne and Carey price too)
Its now the Peavey Mart Centrium in Red Deer!! We love nuge!!
Love the NUGE. Had a feeling he would have a good game but didn't know it'd be this huge
Joe Sakic - I was deep into hockey as a kid when Quebec became the Avalanche and won the cup!
Also - LETS GOOOOOOO OILERS! I remember watching their 2006 series.
Nuge truly bleeds blue and orange. Love the guy
Life long Oilers fan but I loved Jarome Iginla, guy was the total package !!