News: Blues do not extend QO to Nail Yakupov

[sureloss]

https://www.nhl.com/blues/news/blues-extend-qualifying-offers-to-5-players/c-290158736

As such, will become an UFA on July 1st (assuming he doesn't sign with Blues before then).

Which teams will go after him in free agency?

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[stl76]

Shocker

 

[Fugazy]

I think a few will take a look. I think it makes more sense for the larger market teams, who can take the chance offering a deal that might turn out to be wasted money.

 

[Nakawick]

The Flyers

 

[LMFAO]

I bet he goes to Mtl

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Montreal, lol.

Drouin - Galchenyuk - Yakupov

The worst defensive trio in the league. But could be a fun offensive line to watch.

 

[Dugray]

Probably ends up in Vancouver.

 

[SB84]

He'd be a good pickup for Vegas and I think it'd be his best opportunity to play

 

[JurassicTunga]

I wouldn't mind the Flames taking a chance. Cheap option up front.

 

[The Best Leafs Ever]

Time to go back to Russia.

 

[wonton15]

Low risk high reward to give him a chance on a cheap contract. However, I'm not sure how high the reward is at this point

 

[Seedling]

Time for the KHL. Any team signing him is gonna regret it. He's just not an NHL player.

 

[Crede777]

Montreal, lol.

Drouin - Galchenyuk - Yakupov

The worst defensive trio in the league. But could be a fun offensive line to watch.

2013 called, they want their fantasy line back.

 

[Toews2Bickell]

I expect Bowman to kick the tires on Yak.

 

[leafsfan1234]

I'd offer him an AHL contract for the Marlies. He needs to re-find his game at AHL or KHL level imo.

 

[leafsnat1on]

Khl!

 

[CheMxDawG]

I've been told he skates like bees are chasing him

 

[SpeakingOfTheDevils]

If I'm a GM, I chuckle and stay away. You'd have to be next-level desperate to commit a roster spot to Yakupov at this point.

 

[Juicy Pop]

The Flyers

We're already overflowing on RW with Voracek, Simmonds and Konecny.

 

[sandysan]

I bet he goes to Mtl

I hope to hell not. We are okay at wing and he doesn't add over who we already have.

The expiration date on this reclamation project has passed. He's young, he should hone his skills in the K because as always, he's not good enough to play top 6 and lacks the skills and mental acumen to play bottom 6. A tragic tweener.

 

[Critical13]

Low risk high reward to give him a chance on a cheap contract. However, I'm not sure how high the reward is at this point

At what point is he no longer high reward? He hasn't shown elite skill at anytime i nthe last 5 years.

 

[Diamondillium]

I think Vegas could be an interesting destination for him. Best chance of getting serious playing time and everyone there is doing a fresh start as well.

 

[Seedling]

I've been told he skates like bees are chasing him

Slow moving out of position bumble bees who don't play defense.

 

[A Loyal Dog]

Give him a $925,000 2-way offer for 3 years. If he sucks, throw him in the AHL & hope for the best.

 

[Seedling]

at what point is he no longer high reward? he hasn't shown elite skill at anytime i nthe last 5 years.

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