McKenzie: Blackhawks had/have interest in Yakupov

[Hawkey]

If this deal happens it will likely be Dman from the hawks. I'm guessing pokka, he looks like he has been past over by kempny and forsling. Both have looked really good.

My guess is pokka and McNeil and Edmonton retains some dollars for this to work. Both of these guys don't fit in the hawks plans.

 

[CornKicker]

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

hahaha agreed

 

[Homesick]

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.

Hall, RNH, and Eberle have had more coaches and more success

 

[Mad Brills*]

rushing puljujarvi instead of playing yakupov with mcdavid because......

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

rushing puljujarvi instead of playing yakupov with mcdavid because......

that's what they do? haha jk

JP needs AHL time IMO

 

[snipes]

rushing puljujarvi instead of playing yakupov with mcdavid because......

Pulju is probably in the AHL.

Eberle is with McDavid.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

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

Hossa-Toews-Kane
Panarin-Anisimov-Yak

At least it'd be entertaining

 

[snipes]

that's what they do?

It would be nice if an understanding of the situation was understood. Pulju is likely in the AHL.

 

[gqmixmaster]

Given Pokka played on same team as puljujarvi in Finland, is a right shot dman, is an offensive man and is young I would imagine he is the main target - I have a feeling the Oilers would need to add to get pokka and I don't think the salary retention is enough of an add so perhaps the Oilers are sending something else...

 

[zombie kopitar]

Hossa-Toews-Kane
Panarin-Anisimov-Yak

At least it'd be entertaining

Panarin-Kane-Yakupov

Gonna have to score 5 goals a game a night to win, but it could work

 

[Blue Goose]

If this deal happens it will likely be Dman from the hawks. I'm guessing pokka, he looks like he has been past over by kempny and forsling. Both have looked really good.

My guess is pokka and McNeil and Edmonton retains some dollars for this to work. Both of these guys don't fit in the hawks plans.

It's tough, Yak is a great kid but he just doesn't fit in with where we are going.

It just seems perfect.

 

[Jtown]

play yak with mcdavid, artifically inflate his trade value then trade or decide he can work with mcdavid. THis makes no sense to me. But going to chicago could save his career.

 

[Esq]

I'd deal McNeill in a heartbeat for Yak -- not Pokka.

 

[Homesick]

rushing puljujarvi instead of playing yakupov with mcdavid because......

Draisaitl will be 2RW
What else you got thats totally uninformed?

 

[Homesick]

Given Pokka played on same team as puljujarvi in Finland, is a right shot dman, is an offensive man and is young I would imagine he is the main target - I have a feeling the Oilers would need to add to get pokka and I don't think the salary retention is enough of an add so perhaps the Oilers are sending something else...

Drafted the same year as Yakupov and hasn't proven a thing at the NHL level.

 

[oXo Cube]

play yak with mcdavid, artifically inflate his trade value then trade or decide he can work with mcdavid. THis makes no sense to me. But going to chicago could save his career.

1) This wouldn't work. Other GMs aren't that stupid. Not even Jim Benning.
2) The Oilers are trying to win this season and Yakupov is a liability in the top 6.

 

[Esq]

Does Chicago have any cap space at this point?

Yes! For once we can say that. Of course, Bowman will probably use it all up in 3, 2, 1....

 

[Mark Kandy]

If my memory is correct, John Jaeckel is reliable...?

 

[Ziggy Stardust]

I didn't realize Mike Smithov was back to managing the Blackhawks.

 

[ranold26]

Chiarelli strikes again....

 

[thesaadfather]

If my memory is correct, John Jaeckel is reliable...?

Not really, no. He's a Hockeybuzz guy.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

Chiarelli loves dealing top 2 NHL picks haha

he always provides entertainment... love it!!!

 

[SirPaste]

If my memory is correct, John Jaeckel is reliable...?

Well he's not verified and has about 2500 followers, I'd lean towards no

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

whenever B-Mac gets involved in rumors, it seems lie it always happens

 

[Esq]

I didn't realize Mike Smithov was back to managing the Blackhawks.

Well, now we have good Russians.