The problem for the Oilers is that they built this current version almost exactly arse-backwards from the way if should be done. You don't try to stack the forwards and then scramble to solidify the defense and goaltending.
Yakupov looked like a redundant pick at the time and looks even worse now. They could have traded down, gained another asset and picked a d-man like Trouba or Murray.
I love the fact that Kevin Lowe is still there after all the mess he helped he create, it's unbelievable, really.
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