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Split98 · 11-24-2014, 03:28 PM

Yakupov's popularity seems to have shifted from last year. I remember every time I saw his name pop up here it was to blast the kid for zero effort and a terrible attitude. Definitely nothing I'd want anywhere near here.

However, (and my opinions are purely based on what I'm reading in this tread) if there is potential here I'd love to have him. The cost would have to be low, but if Edmonton is worried that the kid will walk we may get him for a song as a 'reclamation'. If there is any team in the NHL right now that can turn this kid into a player, it'd be Calgary.

That goes for Eberle too, but I'd prefer not to have that $6million contract when it comes time to be re-signing Monahan, Bennett and Gaudreau.

Edit: And Stajan is about as much as I'm willing to offer.

11-24-2014, 03:28 PM	#147
Split98 Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ontario Exp:	Yakupov's popularity seems to have shifted from last year. I remember every time I saw his name pop up here it was to blast the kid for zero effort and a terrible attitude. Definitely nothing I'd want anywhere near here. However, (and my opinions are purely based on what I'm reading in this tread) if there is potential here I'd love to have him. The cost would have to be low, but if Edmonton is worried that the kid will walk we may get him for a song as a 'reclamation'. If there is any team in the NHL right now that can turn this kid into a player, it'd be Calgary. That goes for Eberle too, but I'd prefer not to have that $6million contract when it comes time to be re-signing Monahan, Bennett and Gaudreau. Edit: And Stajan is about as much as I'm willing to offer. Last edited by Split98; 11-24-2014 at 03:32 PM.