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Originally Posted by New Era
Yeah, Yakupov is getting you nothing in the first round. You want to talk about a player that epitomizes the hype surrounding the draft and the patience you have to show with these kids, Nail Yakupov is that guy. There was so much hype around this kid - a player with incredible flaws in his game - that the Oilers had to take him. Now they are stuck with a kid that shows very few signs of ever achieving the levels expected, but are too scared to move him and have that promised achieved elsewhere. Seriously, would you give up the 15th pick for Yakupov? Would you even give up one of our 2nds? I sure wouldn't. That kid is damaged goods.
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I've been very critical of Yakupov but for a 2nd? In a heartbeat. Kid has been developed terribly but he has a ton of talent and he isn't lazy. Put him on a decent team and he'll probably be a very good second liner in a year or two. Hell, he'll probably be a lot better this year and next as Edm transitions from circus act to respectable franchise.