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twice. Playing on a line with Ryan Smyth, Nugent-Hopkins has collected two assists in as many games. In fact, the general consensus is that the goal in Saskatoon that he was credited with an assist on, probably should have been awarded to him as a goal (it was given to Ryan Smyth have to -wow- us to make the team or is it enough to just look like he belongs? If it's the latter, I think it's becom football result ing pretty obvious that he certainly does look comfortable. In Saskatoon on Tuesday and in Edmonton last night, Nugent-Hopkins didn't look out of place in any zone, and in addition to picking up a couple of points has also demonstrated the strong back-checking abilities that were also on display at the Young Stars Tournament in Penticton. His ability to make quick decisions and get the puck off hi football result s stick quickly has also been obvious, and Tom Renney was pleasantly surprised at his release when shooting. The only really obvious negative at any point has been his low winning percentage in the face off dot last night.With the credential of being a first overall draft pick on his resume, perhaps there's an expectation for more flash from Nugent-Hopkins. But, is it flash that the Oilers are loo football result king for from him? Perhaps on the power play, but it seems to me that this is a player who executes a more subtle game than the previous first overall pick, Taylor Hall Ales Hemsky is concerned, the news on his injured shoulder sounds very positive. He was finally cleared for contact by the doctors this morning and is ready for game action. It doesn't sound like he'll play this weekend, which i football result s fine with Hemsky, who only wants to play two pre-season games anyways. Hemsky has had surgery on both of his shoulders now in the last couple of years, so this will be a critical year for him to regain his stride. If he can be healthy for the entire season, he's still the most potent offensive threat on the team, and a player easily capable of putting up 70+ points. In a contract year, Hemsky wi football result ll have extra motivation to prove that the health concerns are a thing of the past.The news isn't nearly as positive as relates to Ryan Whitneyfootball result ight through it to get a full practice in. -It's prohibitive pain,- he told me. -You can practice, but it's not something you can play through.-Whitney says the frustration level is buoyed on by the fact that he had planned all summer to be healthy in time for training camp, and now isn't. He says there's no debate about the fact that it will get better and heal...but the question is, when? Accord football result ing to Whitney, there aren't any answers right now. He's clear about the fact that he will not play injured and, if need be, will go to the AHL for a conditioning assignment if the injury holds him out of playing any pre-season games. The uncertainty surrounding his status is, perhaps, the biggest question hanging over the Oilers as they prepare for their season.HISTORY LESSON football result
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