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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
That's the thing about 2012. Even if it's acknowledged that Yakupov was an awful pick, if you go back to that day who would you select instead? Ryan Murray I guess, but he hasn't been lights out amazing. Certainly would have been a million times better than Yakupov in retrospect but no slam dunk alternative selection there.
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No brainer: Trade the pick for a an established d-man or high rated defensive prospect.
Given their situation, that was a horrible pick. There is no way around it.