McKenzie: Blackhawks had/have interest in Yakupov

[Roof Daddy]

Caggiula, Slepyshev, Pitlick all ahead.

I have no idea what games you've been watching if you have Slepyshev ahead of Yak. Sleppy has been awful.

If this deal is for Pokka I can stomach it, but I still felt Yak could turn a corner. Pokka would give us something we need (could be bottom pair RHD/PP specialist).

I'll definitely be rooting for Yak wherever he ends up.

 

[PuckG]

What identity would that be? Tanking?

Do you not pay attention to hockey? Use your brain and I'm sure you could figure it out.

 

[snipes]

What identity would that be? Tanking?

Really one to lecture? Am I the only one to see the irony? Something about stones in a glass house.

 

[oXo Cube]

What identity would that be? Tanking?

At least the first guy in the thread to make this joke was witty about it.

It's also pretty rich to see a Buffalo fan upset about another team tanking.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

one ridiculous comment is derailing the thread

 

[ChiHawk21]

please give me yakupov. If he has any hope he will be able to salvage it on the hawks.


Panarin-Toews-Yakupov

 

[snipes]

I have no idea what games you've been watching if you have Slepyshev ahead of Yak. Sleppy has been awful.

If this deal is for Pokka I can stomach it, but I still felt Yak could turn a corner. Pokka would give us something we need (could be bottom pair RHD/PP specialist).

I'll definitely be rooting for Yak wherever he ends up.

I like Yak as a kid. But Slepyshev has been stronger on the boards, he's bigger, and fills a 3rd/4th line role better than Yak. Yaks not ideal for a 3rd/4th line role which he's been relegated too. Better options are available. Not to mention Caggiula, Versteeg, and arguably Pulju ahead as well.

Hopefully he does well wherever he goes, great person.

 

[gqmixmaster]

What about Bolton Svedberg what's his deal? He's 6'8 239 - and chiarelli likes his big boys

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Yakupov has only 1 year left on his contract so acquiring him won't impact the Panarin re-signing. If EDM retains salary, he would fit in the cap space remaining. So, from a salary cap perspective there's no reason this deal can't get done.

But, does it make sense from an on-ice perspective? I would say it does - if - Q is serious about (1) splitting up Panarin and Kane and (2) splitting up Toews and Hossa and having Hossa play on the shutdown line with Kruger.

Panarin-Toews-Yakupov
Motte/Fortin-Anisimov-Kane

or

Motte/Fortin-Toews-Kane
Panarin-Anisimov-Yakupov

 

[WTFMAN99]

please give me yakupov. If he has any hope he will be able to salvage it on the hawks.


Panarin-Toews-Yakupov

Can't break up the Panarin-Anisimov-Kane line but Yakupov-Toews-Hossa would be an interesting line, 2 really good 2-way guys who can help defensively and have the talent to help him score goals.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

What about Bolton Svedberg what's his deal? He's 6'8 239 - and chiarelli likes his big boys

geeze even that name is a BIG guy name haha... would be funny if he was a little guy with a name like that

 

[oXo Cube]

please give me yakupov. If he has any hope he will be able to salvage it on the hawks.


Panarin-Toews-Yakupov

You can't play Yak on that line if you expect Toews to shoulder the burdens he typically does.

Yak needs to be extremely sheltered.

 

[Brock Radunske]

Mark McNeill is a rumored return

Yuck!
If they need a guy to fill the water bottles, just get that weird red-head kid that is always at the draft.

 

[hawksrule]

What about Bolton Svedberg what's his deal? He's 6'8 239 - and chiarelli likes his big boys

He stinks.

 

[Stephen]

Chicago looks to be in the business of finding more Patrick Kane's. Yakupov, the DeBrincat pick, Panarin, etc.

 

[gqmixmaster]

geeze even that name is a BIG guy name haha... would be funny if he was a little guy with a name like that

I meant Viktor Svedberg - I'm high playing nhl 17 franchise mode and I was scouting a guy named Bolton when I typed that

 

[48g90a138pts]

Geez poor Yakupov, 4 seasons, 4 head coaches. His rookie year he played really well and should have been considered for Calder trophy. Still baffles me why he wasn't part of the final voting. He led all rookies in goals and tied in points. He was robbed as far as I'm concerned.

If he is traded this will be his 5th head coach in five years. Oilers management has made the past 6 years such a unorganized mess and created a poisonous atmosphere it shouldn't be a surprise if a talented prospect can't find consistency.

 

[Blue Goose]

I like Yak as a kid. But Slepyshev has been stronger on the boards, he's bigger, and fills a 3rd/4th line role better than Yak. Yaks not ideal for a 3rd/4th line role which he's been relegated too. Better options are available. Not to mention Caggiula, Versteeg, and arguably Pulju ahead as well.

Hopefully he does well wherever he goes, great person.

But you know who would be ideal for that role? Edmonton native (and former first rounder) Mark McNeill. It may not seem like the best value, but it would at least help with the culture change. Pokka fits too.

 

[gqmixmaster]

Chicago looks to be in the business of finding more Patrick Kane's. Yakupov, the DeBrincat pick, Panarin, etc.

Yakupov is Kane but when he has the puck it looks like he is being stung and chased by many many bees

 

[snipes]

But you know who would be ideal for that role? Edmonton native (and former first rounder) Mark McNeill. It may not seem like the best value, but it would at least help with the culture change. Pokka fits too.

The buzz has been Pokka and McNeill for Yak with retention. That's just the internet, nothing verified really.

Who knows? Hopefully we find out soon.

 

[Blue Goose]

The buzz has been Pokka and McNeill for Yak with retention. That's just the internet, nothing verified really.

Who knows? Hopefully we find out soon.

That seems like a great return, if you ask me. Sure beats having Yak in the press box.

 

[EbonyRaptor]

Can't break up the Panarin-Anisimov-Kane line but Yakupov-Toews-Hossa would be an interesting line, 2 really good 2-way guys who can help defensively and have the talent to help him score goals.

Q has stated he is considering splitting up Panarin and Kane to provide better offensive balance.

 

[Homesick]

I meant Viktor Svedberg - I'm high playing nhl 17 franchise mode and I was scouting a guy named Bolton when I typed that

Pokka doesn't seem to be getting a chance at the NHL level and he seems to be closer at what Stauffer is hinting to(without saying names). Same draft as Yakupov and I doubt the Hawks are tied to him since he was drafted by the Islanders

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Will probably get his birthday wish.

 

[snipes]

That seems like a great return, if you ask me. Sure beats having Yak in the press box.

He's not getting a chance with McDavid, and he's not a 3rd liner. Versteeg, Caggiula, Pulju, and Pitlick I would prefer on the 3rd line wing.

It's tough, Yak is a great kid but he just doesn't fit in with where we are going. I don't think any Oiler fans wish ill on him, he's very likeable and good in the community.