How was it possible that a bust like Yakupov went first overall?

[Nick Hansen]

I understand that this could happen back in the 80's or even the 90's as there wasn't nearly as much scouting, coverage and video and so on. But Yakupov went #1 overall in 2012 and even played for two years in the OHL prior to the draft, so it wasn't like he was in some obscure Russian youth league. Now with yet another disappointing season for the Avs it seems likely he could be done in the NHL. How is it possible that a #1 overall pick in this day and age is so bad or underwhelming that he can't even stick in the league presumably? Baffling.

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[SotasicA]

Because draft choices are still teenage kids, not ready players. What is projected is their potential, not actual ability.

Yakupov's development didn't follow the expected trajectory. Other players he used to beat, suddenly started beating him.

 

[Porkleaker]

Oilers. That's how.

 

[Jackson14]

His development just sort of stopped and regressed really.

If you look at his rookie season during the lock out shortened year he actually had very solid numbers. I believe he was on pace for about 29 goals, 55 points. Now think if he continued to develop from there as you would expect.

I think it is fair to blame the Oilers really.

 

[bottomofthefoodchain]

He actually became a worse player since being drafted. His rookie season was good but it’s been all downhill from then.

 

[DFAC]

Oilers ruined his development

 

[bring back the jets]

Oilers ruined his development

Yeah and I think he was the kind of player who needed a lot of development too. Tons of raw talent (or so they say) but just not ready to play in the NHL and probably never will be. 136 points in 344 gp, brutal.

 

[Freudian]

He can't think the game at the NHL level and he's terrible at receiving passes. Plays just die on his stick.

He just got massively overrated because his skating and shot were good enough to dominate in junior hockey.

 

[BruinLVGA]

In the two games he played this year vs the Bruins, he has 3 goals and 1 assist (= 25% of his entire yearly production so far!). If he could play 82 games vs us, he'd produce like Mario Lemieux! Ahahahah (it's joke)

 

[A1LeafNation]

Can you imagine if it were somehow possible quantify and assess development, and be able to sue a team for misdevelopment.

Oilers would be out if the league due to bankruptcy.

 

[Beville]

Just find it funny that this kid thought it was okay to celebrate like an idiot...

 

[Sugi21]

Dallas Eakins!!!

 

[Simplicity]

Can you imagine if it were somehow possible quantify and assess development, and be able to sue a team for misdevelopment.

Oilers would be out if the league due to bankruptcy.

What team would you cheer for in such a league?

 

[Newsworthy]

This was a bad draft. Still I was never in love with Yak. I thought Oilers should have gone Alex Galcheynuk and wanted the Isles to take either Morgan Reilly or Forsberg.
Griffin Reinhardt never really stood out for me and I didn't think Ryan Murray had the offensive upside to be taken that high.
This is a fun redraft to do.

 

[Aspirine]

Just find it funny that this kid thought it was okay to celebrate like an idiot...

Ahhh we’ve finally found him, the guardian of the Admissible Celebration stamp. Take a look at the Benn celly thread, we could use some guidance.

 

[CanadaIsIrrelevant]

Someone should update his elite prospects description

Nail Yakupov

“
A very speedy forward with excellent offensive abilities. Is a highly skilled stickhandler with good hockey sense and a powerful release. Moves the puck very well in full speed and has the skills needed to score goals in many different ways. Good work ethic and is fairly sound defensively. (EP 2012)
“

 

[Orfieus]

A little off topic but I am very worried about Nolan Patrick. With all of his injuries even before he was drafted I am dumbfounded why the Flyers would keep him in the NHL, even after all of his struggles. It really looked like the writing was on the wall but since Patrick is a #2 pick the Flyers ignored it and just left him to the wolves to fend for himself.

It just makes me sad organizations are still making this mistake.

Nail Yakupov (2012-2013): 48GP - 17g, 14a for 31pts
Nolan Patrick (2017-2018): 56GP - 10g, 10a for 20pts

 

[Nick Hansen]

Summary of Yakupov going into the draft:

Nail Yakupov - The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile

Bure comes up a few times as a comparison.

 

[Eisen]

Because someone needs to go first overall, even in a crappy draft year.

 

[Juicy Pop]

A little off topic but I am very worried about Nolan Patrick. With all of his injuries even before he was drafted I am dumbfounded why the Flyers would keep him in the NHL, even after all of his struggles. It really looked like the writing was on the wall but since Patrick is a #2 pick the Flyers ignored it and just left him to the wolves to fend for himself.

It just makes me sad organizations are still making this mistake.

Nail Yakupov (2012-2013): 48GP - 17g, 14a for 31pts
Nolan Patrick (2017-2018): 56GP - 10g, 10a for 20pts

Why are you worried about a player that you don't watch?

Philly fans aren't concerned in the least by what we've seen from a healthy Patrick.

 

[torniojaws]

The Oysters are now working on destroying Puljujärvi in the same manner. The only prospects they don't mess up are ones that don't need development, eg. McDavid.

 

[Cor]

To be fair the Oilers scouts did want Ryan Murray

 

[Karl Eriksson]

It happens. See Daigle, Alex.

 

[Spartachat]

Dallas Eakins psychologically damaged the poor kid.

 

[PuckSeparator]

He definitely got "Eakinsed".

Also, it's possible that his hockey IQ was never quite good enough for the NHL to begin with but he got by using superior physical tools (like speed, low center of gravity strength) and his shot in the minors. You have to have good hockey IQ to really exceed in the NHL, especially as a smaller player.