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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Ovechkin, for example, got icetime because, as a 20 year old, he was already the Caps best winger and he deserved it.
Yakupov got icetime because the Oilers organization appears to be more concerned with showcasing their hope than anything else. He looked completely lost at times.
If you think their rookie seasons are in any way comparable, other than via the stat that you threw out there, then knock yourself out.
As for the meaningless games being ridiculous, we can agree to disagree.
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Yakupov.. who was at the bottom of the list for ice time and led the team in goals.. only got his ice time because the Oilers were showcasing "hope".. when in reality he should have been playing 4th line minutes or in the press box.
Ok Gotcha
I wonder why Yakupov got 18points in 22 games in the KHL. It couldn't be talent..
Nizhnekamsk must have been "selling hope" too.
