4. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins +50000
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins is often lost in the Oilers shuffle. He doesn't possess the scoring aptitudes to match Hyman's contributions, and he doesn't command the same hype as Connor McDavid or Leon Draisaitl. Nevertheless, his style of play is tailor-made for postseason success, and his odds of claiming the Conn Smythe Trophy are better than his gambling odds imply.
Often skating shotgun next to the Oilers' big guns, Nugent-Hopkins has compiled an impressive list of accomplishments. His 17 points are the fourth-most among all playoff scorers, and only seven have come on the man advantage.
But Nuge sets himself apart with his elite defensive play. He plays a prominent role on the penalty kill, starting just 46.3% of his shifts in the attacking zone across all strengths.
No one else on the Oilers casts a wider net than Nugent-Hopkins. Surely, bettors will recognize that when it comes to Conn Smythe voting.
