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Originally Posted by JiriHrdina
Speaks volume about his character to have him out there on a 4-3 PP in OT? My god man - his game is perfectly suited to that situation. He's out there because that's what he's good at doing.
Yakupov will be run out of Edmonton in 5 years or less when they realize that he's not a guy you win with. The club will win with guys like Eberle, RNH, and Schultz - those are the guys you build around. Yakupov will prove to be a distraction and eventually when they move him - they will take another step.
All my opinion as a guy who hasn't been a fan of Yak since before the draft.
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He was out there for a 4 on 3 pp OT against 'yotes and it was not a pressure cooker as when his team was down a goal with less than a minute to play (against the Kings). The coach puts him out there to score and he did so with authority. He scored clutch goals under pressure and for a rookie, that takes more than just talent alone.
I am not sure why all the hate in your post but could only guess. Pretty extreme prediction of Yak being run out of town. How is he a distraction to his teamates except help them win. I can understand other teams and their fans being frustrated by his scoring prowess at such a young age but they shouldn't mix up his passion for ego. Besides, his passion, skill, talent and creativeness is good for the game. It makes hockey exciting and more emotional-nothing wrong with that... You should relax, loosen your tie, take off your jacket and put your feet up. Stay awhile and enjoy the game over a beer.