dudacek Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 SDS wants more threads, so... Jim Matheson 45] @NHLbyMatty Hearing Sabres might have some interest in Yakupov for his speed and low money ($2.5 mil) I'm down for a third Me too. But absolutely no more. Could this be a part of a bigger deal that includes swapping picks 4 and 8? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I toss a third for him all day. At worst you can expose him to the expansion draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I would do Ennis to EDM for Yakupov and the 32 pick. And maybe a 7th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresith Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Just thinking... what about Pysk+Baptise( cause he played with Mcdavid )+8 for Yak and 4. Not saying I would do this, but I would think about it. Edited June 24, 2016 by sabresith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I toss a third for him all day. At worst you can expose him to the expansion draft. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koomkie Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Why so many threads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKnowPhysics Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I would also trade Casey Nelson (a RHD) and a 5th for Yakupov. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted June 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Hopefully it isn't because Murray is looking for something to do after exhausting all other trade options. Seems to work for both teams. Even if it is, buying low isn't a bad idea. He lit it up in limited time with McDavid (I know I know). I'd happily be convinced otherwise, but in my current view Yakopov would be a nothing-to-near nothing add. I certainly wouldn't bet on him adding anything, but longer odds have hit :lol: Yak for a third is a good buy-low experiment. I think he's got skill, I just have no faith in his ability to play hockey and I worry he would simply get in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I wouldn't trade a 7th for him. He's clueless on the ice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 It's fine for a third. It just doesn't do anything to address our needs so I'm not thrilled with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor of Philhousley Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 It's fine for a third. It just doesn't do anything to address our needs so I'm not thrilled with it. I think P. Hamilton said my team is slow? Yakupov is fast like Geoff Sanderson? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Honestly, I want him just because my brother's wife LOVES him. It's because of this video: http://youtu.be/F36YNCae9yg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Have to say, that's a damn good interview. "See ya next time. We wins da games". Edited June 24, 2016 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwksndmonster Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Unfortunately, he speaks flawless English now :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Unfortunately, he speaks flawless English now :( "And for THAT reason, I'm out" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 I would also trade Casey Nelson (a RHD) and a 5th for Yakupov.Noooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huckleberry Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 (edited) Hockey IQ is bad , but for a 4th or 3rd round pick why not I guess. Eichel, O'Reilly and Reinhart have enough IQ for him to shine. Edited June 24, 2016 by Huckleberry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 The guy was drafted at the top of the 1st round for a reason, he has skill, the hope is that a change of scenery and coaching might help him reach his potential. For a non 1st round draft pick, why not take a chance? It would allow TM to maybe deal away another decent forward for help elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 (edited) The guy was drafted at the top of the 1st round for a reason, he has skill, the hope is that a change of scenery and coaching might help him reach his potential. For a non 1st round draft pick, why not take a chance? It would allow TM to maybe deal away another decent forward for help elsewhere. I like this logic because I'm not enthralled with the player. But at the end of the day if it were to help us I'm in. Edited June 25, 2016 by beerme1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I like this logic because I'm not enthralled with the player. But at the end of the day if it were to help us I'm in. He not someone you are overpaying for to be the saviour, hes a buy low, high ceiling/potential candidate that your picking up for the same price you just paid for the rights to a player with no NHL experience. He's cheap so it won't hurt if he doesn't work out and you cut him, and if he works out you have a former 1st rounder with skill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 For me, Yak has already shown what kind ot player he is, and it's not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 He not someone you are overpaying for to be the saviour, hes a buy low, high ceiling/potential candidate that your picking up for the same price you just paid for the rights to a player with no NHL experience. He's cheap so it won't hurt if he doesn't work out and you cut him, and if he works out you have a former 1st rounder with skill And as an added bonus someone you don't care exposing for Vegas. If it plays out like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas23 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 This is obviously overcompensation by GMTM in an attempt to throw the "I hate Russians" reputation. Really, this guy is the epitome of what GMTM hates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Where the hell would he fit though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 Unless they take Ennis, I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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