2011 NHL entry draft
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The 2011 NHL entry draft was the 49th draft for the National Hockey League. It was held on June 24–25, 2011, at the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was the first time the draft was hel
The Edmonton Oilers select Ryan Nugent-Hopkins as top pick in Round One of the 2011 NHL entry draft
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins was selected first overall by the Edmonton Oilers.
Gabriel Landeskog was selected second overall by the Colorado Avalanche.
John Gibson was selected 39th overall by the Anaheim Ducks.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward and alternate captain for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League. Nicknamed "Nuge" by Oilers fans, Nugent-H
2011 NHL entry draft
…first time the draft was held in the state of Minnesota since the Minnesota North Stars hosted the 1989 NHL entry draft. The top three selections were Ryan Nugent-Hopkins by the Edmonton Oilers, Gabriel Landeskog by the Colorado Avalanche, and Jonathan Huberdeau by the Florida Panthers. The draft was also noteworthy as…
Ryan Nugent Hopkins of the Edmonton Oilers
Nugent-Hopkins playing for Team Canada in 2012
Nugent-Hopkins at the Oilers' training camp, September 2014