Nolan Patrick’s career might get a revival as he is rumoured to be healthy to sign a professional tryout contract. The 2017 second overall pick hasn’t played an NHL game since October 22nd, 2021 after suffering an injury and missed his second full season during the 2022-23 campaign. Though, it’s currently unclear if Nolan Patrick is healthy enough after suffering multiple injuries throughout his junior and professional career.
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Nolan Patrick has posted 32 goals and 45 assists for 77 points in his 222-game career. He has split four seasons between the Philadelphia Flyers (three seasons) and Vegas Golden Knights (one season). Nolan Patrick has also missed the 2019-20 and 2022-23 season completely since joining the NHL with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Final Thoughts
Almost every professional tryout contracts are low risk, the player signed to one is expected to perform to a certain standard to earn a contract. The risk is low regardless for Nolan Patrick, but the reward could be huge if he is able to return to the NHL.
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The Edmonton Oilers could also put Nolan Patrick into a role where he succeeds and performs to the Oilers’ expectations. Patrick was touted highly enough to be drafted second overall, and I’m not saying that he could potentially become a star player, but he could serve as a strong depth piece for the Oilers.
If the Oilers sign Nolan Patrick to a contract, I don’t expect anything above $1 million for one-year. It most likely will end up being league minimum for a year, and it gives Nolan Patrick a chance to end up in the NHL again.
