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Ryan Nugent-Hopinks calls out the team after McDavid got injured

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Finnegan Frost
October 30, 2024  (4:58)
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The team was recently embarrassed by the Columbus Blue Jackets, getting dominated by a score of 6-1.

Not only did the team get spanked by a below average Columbus team, the team suffered a massive loss, losing their captain and best player to a lower body injury just minutes into the game.

According to Axel Williams of Hockey Unplugged, After the game, the media spoke to Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who had some strong words for his teammates after their poor performance. As he pointed out, more guys need to start stepping up.

"Yeah, I mean of course. he's our leader, and also the best player in the game. Of course, you're going to feel it. We got to do a better job of stepping up when a guy like that goes down, though."
-RNH

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, who is typically known for his calm and quiet demeanour made some highly calculated comments during this postgame interview. Yes, the Oilers lost their captain, but the Oilers overall response to the situation was completely unacceptable. Although Stuart Skinner was nowhere near good enough, the team completely shut down after McDavid left the ice.

The Oilers are in disarray right now and things are not getting any better. If you are a fan of the team, you can't help but feel at least a little bit hopeless right now. Only time will tell just how bad the injury is
Axel Williams

With McDavid out for the remainder of the road trip, it will be interesting to see how the team responds after RNH explicitly called them out. Tensions are running high amongst the Oilers players and fans, and only victory will help soften the massive blow the organization has recently suffered.

Do you believe Nugent-Hopkins was right to call out his teammates in this manner? Let us know in the poll down below and stay tuned to Oilers Insider for the latest news and updates from around the hockey world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite players and teams.

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Do you think Ryan Nugent-Hopkins made the right move by calling the team out?

Yes28394.6 %
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