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Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan
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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Thing is, they won't trade Yakupov now becuase it would be admitting that Lowe (or Katz, one of those 2 went over the scouts heads to make the pick) made a mistake.
And if the media starts to turn on the Oilers management, they'll respond by banning them or other sanctions.
You saw how Lowe reacted to even one comment questioning his abilities during the MacT presser.