Confirmed with Link: Avs sign Yakupov
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If it has been a problem for you in the last ten years with multiple coaching staffs, then it doesn't come down to random depth signings like this one. It's a problem with the core players, which is why I personally want one or two of them traded.
bohlmeister
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I see no reason that this is a problem. Avs getting lambasted in the main thread. But what difference does it make. At least he is young and can skate. Try it for a year. No risk. Potential to improve. If all he does is find open space and hit one timers on the PP it would be a vast improvement over what we had.
The Kingslayer
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Haha I was saying this a few days ago. Why not try him for a year. We aint going anywhere next season anyways.
bohlmeister
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Exactly. Much rather this and another young project on D than Rene Bourque and Fedor Tyutin. Couldn't flip those guys at the deadline anyways.
agentblack
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Really? why? i cant see a problem with this at all
People had him going to the Pens for crying out loud
that main board is like times square, the 9th circle of hell
AvsGuy
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Why is everyone pissing and moaning about this signing? Signed for less than a million, on the only roster who can afford to give him some patience and quality ice time.
I think it's a fantastic, low-risk high-reward deal for both teams. If it doesn't work out, literally who cares.
I think it's a fantastic, low-risk high-reward deal for both teams. If it doesn't work out, literally who cares.
The Kingslayer
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Yakupov works hard hes just got the Chris McAllister hockey iq. I wanted this. I got this. I'm cool with this.
falconski
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I'm pretty sure at this point, any move the avs make spawns ridiculous outrage on the main boards
For whatever reason, signing a backup goalie did.
Alex Jones
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I really like this now that I see the $$$ and term. I want to see a couple more of these mimimal risk-possible reward signings, and then some College/Junior/Euro UFA fliers to round out SAR and the overall depth.
I think you need to insulate Yak early with some stronger 2 way forwards so he can initially start with the 1 singular focus of scoring (think a less annoying Iginla blue line floater role). Get his confidence up a bit and then start trying to get him to round out his awareness elsewhere on the ice.
I think you need to insulate Yak early with some stronger 2 way forwards so he can initially start with the 1 singular focus of scoring (think a less annoying Iginla blue line floater role). Get his confidence up a bit and then start trying to get him to round out his awareness elsewhere on the ice.
dahrougem2
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I'm going to make a bold prediction and claim that he scores 25 goals next season IF he doesn't end up in Bednar's doghouse. Given how easy it is for Bednar to turn on a player, I hope it doesn't happen.
That said, just go into the season with literally zero expectations with him. Don't expect him to resemble a 1st overall pick because he clearly won't.
He's going to work his ass off. He's going to hit players. He's going to shoot a ton. He's going to pass the puck very hard. He's going to block shots, or at least attempt to (thanks, Dallas Eakins, for trying to turn him into Leo Komarov).
However, he's going to be lost defensively. Hell, he might even be lost offensively in the zone. There are going to be times when he tries to go 1v5 and we'll all want to break our screens upon seeing the inevitable turnover at the blue-line. He's going to whiff on about 70% of his one-timer opportunities.
You take the good with the bad and hope he can put it all together. Honestly, he's been doomed by having extremely strict coaches throughout his career. First Eakins, then Todd McLellan, then Ken Hitchcock, and finally Mike Yeo. Will Bednar be different? I don't know, but to me, a player like Yakupov needs to have some freedom out there. He needs to be afforded the opportunity to make mistakes and be given top-6 time to prove that he can score.
Don't get me wrong, if he makes mistakes all the time without offsetting production then by all means, scratch/demote him. But give him time, Bednar. Don't play him for a couple of games in the top-6 then give him 4th line minutes or healthy scratch him for a week-plus. That'll kill his season.
That said, just go into the season with literally zero expectations with him. Don't expect him to resemble a 1st overall pick because he clearly won't.
He's going to work his ass off. He's going to hit players. He's going to shoot a ton. He's going to pass the puck very hard. He's going to block shots, or at least attempt to (thanks, Dallas Eakins, for trying to turn him into Leo Komarov).
However, he's going to be lost defensively. Hell, he might even be lost offensively in the zone. There are going to be times when he tries to go 1v5 and we'll all want to break our screens upon seeing the inevitable turnover at the blue-line. He's going to whiff on about 70% of his one-timer opportunities.
You take the good with the bad and hope he can put it all together. Honestly, he's been doomed by having extremely strict coaches throughout his career. First Eakins, then Todd McLellan, then Ken Hitchcock, and finally Mike Yeo. Will Bednar be different? I don't know, but to me, a player like Yakupov needs to have some freedom out there. He needs to be afforded the opportunity to make mistakes and be given top-6 time to prove that he can score.
Don't get me wrong, if he makes mistakes all the time without offsetting production then by all means, scratch/demote him. But give him time, Bednar. Don't play him for a couple of games in the top-6 then give him 4th line minutes or healthy scratch him for a week-plus. That'll kill his season.
Honestly I would give him the 2 year at 6M per, he'll fill a need on the LD and can mentor the young D(Zadorov).
UncleRisto
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This is how I envision Yakupov will score 30 goals at minimum next season:
MacKinnon breaks through the middle and reaches the offensive blue line. He will then buttonhook and set up for a pass. Meanwhile, Yakupov has taken an aimless wide receiver route into the offensive zone. There's no man coverage on him because nobody expected him to wander around so badly out of position. MacKinnon will thread a pass to Yakupov who'll find the puck on his stick and put it into an empty net.
MacKinnon breaks through the middle and reaches the offensive blue line. He will then buttonhook and set up for a pass. Meanwhile, Yakupov has taken an aimless wide receiver route into the offensive zone. There's no man coverage on him because nobody expected him to wander around so badly out of position. MacKinnon will thread a pass to Yakupov who'll find the puck on his stick and put it into an empty net.
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AvsMakar08
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No one mentions the hand eye coordination which he has perfected and celebrations will make Dutchy a happy camper.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQCMi3rnFS0
bohlmeister
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SoundwaveIsCharisma
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If we could convince him to settle on a two year deal, he'd actually be a decent addition. Would be a true PPQB, and him feeding MacK on the left circle, and Yak on the right would be pretty sweet.
That goes totally against the tank mentality though. You guys are ruining this with logic lol.
I just can't get over looking at our left side and thinking something is left undone there, but I didn't think we needed more forwards either.
I was including Greer on the NHL roaster but not Grimaldi as well.
Hans Landaskog
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