Eklund Rumor: Mtl "All In" on Yakupov

[Jimmi McJenkins]

So... what we talking here a 2nd or 3rd? Can't see him fetching much more than that

No, because, as it has been stated over and over, if the Oilers wanted to just give away Yakupov, they would have done so already.

 

[victor]

Puljujarvi is definitely not playing in the minors this year. Coming from a leafs fan, they said he has potential to be better than Matthews and Laine, but we needed a centre.

He'll likely start in the minors, to get adjusted to the rink and system. I could see him called up after a period of time, like Draisaitl was last season.

 

[TheGroceryStick]

All in?
Far from the term that is/should be used here.
But heck, have at er - I hope their ALL IN!

 

[stokes84]

So... what we talking here a 2nd or 3rd? Can't see him fetching much more than that

I seem to remember that Edmonton was dangling him at the draft for a 3rd and couldn't get any bites, so....

 

[Number1RedWingsFan52]

Would tend to think that Yakupov's value is pretty low right now, Not sure why teams would trade for him. If Chiarelli is lucky he might get a 3rd rounder at best.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Yak for Emelin? Kind of makes sense.

I'd do it, though I see Edmonton wanting a pick more.

 

[mashedpotato]

as a Leaf fan, I'd support MTL going all in on Yak.

 

[UnicornONtheCOBB]

his value is at an all time low, no sense in moving him for a 3rd round pick. Might as well see how looks in camp. The skill has always been there, the only question is if he can put it all together on the ice. No way I'd move him now, makes no sense.

 

[KingCanadain1976]

i still think Dwight King for Yak makes sense and would be fair value

 

[Sensinitis]

Pacioretty-Galchenyuk-Radulov
Shaw-Plekanec-Gallagher
Andrighetto-Desharnais-Yakupov

Would be progress I guess.

 

[KingDeathMetal]

All in?
Far from the term that is/should be used here.
But heck, have at er - I hope their ALL IN!

LOL right? I was thinking the same. How "ALL IN" does one need to be to obtain Yakupov? A 3rd? 2nd at best?

 

[uncleben]

Add another thread to the list of "Eklund Rumors" that never come to fruition.

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/forumdisplay.php?f=3&prefixid=a6

Ladd to Chicago happened.
And there's another thread there saying ARI had interest in Vrbata at the deadline. That's Radim Vrbata, who just signed with ARI this summer.

Eklund has never been presented as "This is happening imminently!!!" He's a rumour aggregate who posts anything and everything.
If that's low enough on your barometer, then don't read these threads.

Reality is though, GMs are constantly talking. I would not be surprised if MTL has had discussions with EDM. Not one bit.
He has in fact been right before (largely, his best sources are Philly linked though) but he posts so much, you can't expect them to all come about.


Instead of arguing about the veracity, accuracy, legitimacy, or credibility of Eklund though, let's talk about the logistics of Yakupov going to Montreal.
If Eklund really bothers you that much, then just pretend its a user-created proposal.

What do you think of this deal?

 

[Poochie_D]

I would do Yak for Emelin.

Not because I think Emelin is trash cause he isn't. He's a solid second-third pairing D man. Montreal gets cap relief and a forward with potential and Edmonton gets a bonafide NHL defender.

 

[Skinnyjimmy08]

seems like Eklund is really hoping this happens... says it over and over lately it seems

 

[LV*]

how? Another bottom pairing LHD is the last thing the Oilers need

Holland + 3rd

Take Corrado too if you want

 

[victor]

I would do Yak for Emelin.

Not because I think Emelin is trash cause he isn't. He's a solid second-third pairing D man. Montreal gets cap relief and a forward with potential and Edmonton gets a bonafide NHL defender.

Edmonton already has Klefbom, Sekera, Davidson, Nurse, Reinhart as left shooting defenders. I can't see them taking on another one at $4.1m.

 

[Poochie_D]

Edmonton already has Klefbom, Sekera, Davidson, Nurse, Reinhart as left shooting defenders. I can't see them taking on another one at $4.1m.

Nurse and Reinhart are not bonafide NHL'ers. Lets be honest with ourselves here.

 

[McShogun99]

But what fans refuse to get and accept is that Yak, reportedly, wants out of Edmonton and the Oilers, reportedly, want to accommodate that. Also, Yaks value has dropped and is continuing to do so, and trading him now, before he bottoms out in Edmonton, makes more sense than holding out hope he will rebound there and improve or at least increase his value.

Old saying..."Cut bait and run"

There were rumors that Yakupov and Hall didn't get along. Maybe Yak wants to stay now. It still doesn't make him a good player but his cap hit is cheap and there's still some potential.

 

[ujju2]

I personally really like Yak. I do think that a change of scenery could be good for him, but first I want to see him with either McDavid or Draisaitl to start the season. He obviously lacks chemistry with the Nuge, but I think he can be a good fit on McDavid's wing again. That frees up Ebs to play with one of Drai or Nuge, and Puljujarvi to play with the other.

 

[jacks*]

Yak for Emelin? Kind of makes sense.

Actually it was ,

[ This source believes Emelin is in the deal, along with "two other players of less significance."]

 

[Lebowski]

If Montréal is in on Yakupov, I'd bet Andrighetto is involved.

 

[victor]

Nurse and Reinhart are not bonafide NHL'ers. Lets be honest with ourselves here.

Call them whatever you'd like. Edmonton still doesn't need Emelin at $4.1m.

 

[Willy Stylez]

Eklund, jeez.

 

[Seachd]

But what fans refuse to get and accept is that Yak, reportedly, wants out of Edmonton and the Oilers, reportedly, want to accommodate that. Also, Yaks value has dropped and is continuing to do so, and trading him now, before he bottoms out in Edmonton, makes more sense than holding out hope he will rebound there and improve or at least increase his value.

Old saying..."Cut bait and run"

It's also been "reported" (straight out of Chiarelli's mouth) that Yakupov didn't ask for a trade. Obviously we can believe who we want, but the point is the situation obviously isn't as black and white as you think.

And yes, the Oilers should just cut bait and run, just like Tampa did with Drouin because some here insisted his trade value was plummeting by the second.

 

[jacks*]

It's also been "reported" (straight out of Chiarelli's mouth) that Yakupov didn't ask for a trade. Obviously we can believe who we want, but the point is the situation obviously isn't as black and white as you think.

And yes, the Oilers should just cut bait and run, just like Tampa did with Drouin because some here insisted his trade value was plummeting by the second.

Can you post that link with Chiarelli making that claim.I seem to have missed it.