JetsHomer
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If you ignore the Russianness, Yak >> Eberle...
http://www.coppernblue.com/2013/8/17/4631392/nail-yakupov-2-in-the-top-25-under-25
Copper and Blue's authors (Oilers version of AIH) voted Yak as #2 under 25... that's ahead of Eberle, Gagner and RNH
Things have changed since then, and I really don't like having him as #2 even in August. Hall is clearly the best Oiler, there is really no denying that. RNH is better than Yakupov offensively and miles better than him defensively. I could easily see the argument for Eberle over him too, very similar players. Yakupov has more speed, physicality and a better shot, I think Eberle is the smarter player. Better play-maker and passer by far.