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I can't wait until Yakupov lights it up with Yakimov in 1-2 years
Julius and Vincent.
News Article: Interview with Nail Yakupov about his summer and personal relationships
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Julius and Vincent.
rboomercat90
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I noticed these things in the article too. I especially found it baffling that none of the players pick him up for practices or games. How hard is that? Lots of rumors last year that he was an outsider on this team, those little comments reminded me of them.
Jumptheshark
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just to add YOU did not do the interview--but posted a translation of it
I'm under the impression that there are half a dozen people in this thread that are just saying Yak is enigmatic and lazy to stir things up.
He hasn't learned how to play well defensively. That doesn't mean he isn't trying. When the puck is in our zone on side that the left winger would be on the side boards or in the corners I do notice him coasting around in a meaningless fashion at times but I don't see that as laziness. I flat out don't think he has a sense for what to do in that situation at times.
He works his ass off. He skates hard, he'll try to fight for the puck against guys way bigger than him and he throws some nice hits from time to time. When we've got the puck he's skating his ass off.
As for enigmatic, that's just hilarious. He's probably the most transparent player on our team. If things are going well he looks as happy as a 3 year old in a candy store. If things aren't going well you can desperation all over his face. He's desperate to be a great hockey player in the NHL. He's desperate to be a winner.
I credit Scrivens and Hall for us not being deal last in the NHL last year. Yakupov wanted to have a great year, but he lacked a supporting cast to help him get there.
Smyth had some good games for us, but he's well past his time and shouldn't have been on the team.
Hemsky lacked chemistry with our young guys and wasn't able to keep up with Hall.
Gagner's size and speed made him a horrible 2nd line center.
Jones was a bum.
Joensu was a flop due to inconsistency.
Acro looked capable but lacked the size to make a lot happen.
Belov, Grebs and Fraser shouldn't have been in the NHL.
Justin Schultz was given way too many minutes in situations he's not suited for.
Petry played too many minutes.
The first three goalies we we're going with were utter epic fails.
This year is different for Yakupov.
Of all of those guys I just mentioned, 10 of them won't be with us next year.
They've been replaced with bigger and better players with more experience and skill. It's flat out impossible to see Yakupov have a repeat of last year because center depth or not, we've got more all around depth to provide support in all situations.
Hall/Eberle
Perron/Yak
Pouliot/Purcell
They may not play in those pairings, but we've got three pairs of wingers with offensive upside.
We've got a shutdown pairing in Nik and Fayne so we're not let down by goals let in due to shorty defence as often.
We've got a #7 d-man that can actually play some decent hockey.
I don't see us going to the playoffs this year, but I do see us drafting between 10th and 12th and whether the naysayers in this thread like it or not, baring a freak injury, Yakupov is going to have a much better season.
If his play isn't obviously improved he'll be playing on the third line with one of Gordon, LD or Acro with another very competent winger. That's the worst that could happen to him and it wouldn't be the end of his career.
Yak is going a lot further this year and I can't wait for this season to start. It's so exciting to think that all three of Klefbom, LD and Nurse could miss out on making the team because our depth is so improved.
He hasn't learned how to play well defensively. That doesn't mean he isn't trying. When the puck is in our zone on side that the left winger would be on the side boards or in the corners I do notice him coasting around in a meaningless fashion at times but I don't see that as laziness. I flat out don't think he has a sense for what to do in that situation at times.
He works his ass off. He skates hard, he'll try to fight for the puck against guys way bigger than him and he throws some nice hits from time to time. When we've got the puck he's skating his ass off.
As for enigmatic, that's just hilarious. He's probably the most transparent player on our team. If things are going well he looks as happy as a 3 year old in a candy store. If things aren't going well you can desperation all over his face. He's desperate to be a great hockey player in the NHL. He's desperate to be a winner.
I credit Scrivens and Hall for us not being deal last in the NHL last year. Yakupov wanted to have a great year, but he lacked a supporting cast to help him get there.
Smyth had some good games for us, but he's well past his time and shouldn't have been on the team.
Hemsky lacked chemistry with our young guys and wasn't able to keep up with Hall.
Gagner's size and speed made him a horrible 2nd line center.
Jones was a bum.
Joensu was a flop due to inconsistency.
Acro looked capable but lacked the size to make a lot happen.
Belov, Grebs and Fraser shouldn't have been in the NHL.
Justin Schultz was given way too many minutes in situations he's not suited for.
Petry played too many minutes.
The first three goalies we we're going with were utter epic fails.
This year is different for Yakupov.
Of all of those guys I just mentioned, 10 of them won't be with us next year.
They've been replaced with bigger and better players with more experience and skill. It's flat out impossible to see Yakupov have a repeat of last year because center depth or not, we've got more all around depth to provide support in all situations.
Hall/Eberle
Perron/Yak
Pouliot/Purcell
They may not play in those pairings, but we've got three pairs of wingers with offensive upside.
We've got a shutdown pairing in Nik and Fayne so we're not let down by goals let in due to shorty defence as often.
We've got a #7 d-man that can actually play some decent hockey.
I don't see us going to the playoffs this year, but I do see us drafting between 10th and 12th and whether the naysayers in this thread like it or not, baring a freak injury, Yakupov is going to have a much better season.
If his play isn't obviously improved he'll be playing on the third line with one of Gordon, LD or Acro with another very competent winger. That's the worst that could happen to him and it wouldn't be the end of his career.
Yak is going a lot further this year and I can't wait for this season to start. It's so exciting to think that all three of Klefbom, LD and Nurse could miss out on making the team because our depth is so improved.
I will agree also!
In a year I bet this can be a legit line! The larger Yak with Tkachev look dominant out there in rookie camp, but again... that's rookie camp. Cant wait to see preseason now with all three.
Supermassive
HISS, HISS
CantHaveTkachev
Legends
I love Yak articles when he's speaking Russian...thing come across a lot better and his personality really shines through
the guy is so genuine, its refreshing to see....he so badly wants to succeed and he wears his heart on his sleeve
it was tough watching him struggle last year
the guy is so genuine, its refreshing to see....he so badly wants to succeed and he wears his heart on his sleeve
it was tough watching him struggle last year
40oz
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- Jan 21, 2007
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He never claimed to have done the interview, the article he wrote is clear about that.
Yaks play on the ice last year was enigmatic.
He looked downright lost out there for the most part. Just had an awful time for puck retrieval.
I think it's both his and Eakins fault.
Yakupov may be too used to Juniors and having his teammates get him the puck. In the NHL you have to be able to get it yourself. Anticipate where it's going and beat your opponent to it or in the case of a tie.. beat him for it.
I think that's the biggest thing in Yakupovs game that needs to change. When he gets engaged in those battles he does surprisingly well. But he's like maverick after goose dies.. slow to engage.
Now is that all Yakupov as a player being unassertive or thinking his teammates should get him the puck?
Is Eakins instilling a fear of failure or lack of guidance that's hindering Yaks getting involved in the play?
I think it's a bit of both.
From everything I've read, including this article it sounds like Yak has the right attitude to right this ship and believe he can turn it around this year.
I love Yakupov when he has the puck. I find he turns it over less than the others. He's an underrated distributor and his release is crazy.
I get frustrated with Yakupov when he doesn't have the puck. He's always a step or two behind and looks downright confused and un-engaged.
This is a player we can't give up on because once it clicks. He could absolutely lethal imo.
Historically the oilers don't have a good track record of making things click though. ugh.
He looked downright lost out there for the most part. Just had an awful time for puck retrieval.
I think it's both his and Eakins fault.
Yakupov may be too used to Juniors and having his teammates get him the puck. In the NHL you have to be able to get it yourself. Anticipate where it's going and beat your opponent to it or in the case of a tie.. beat him for it.
I think that's the biggest thing in Yakupovs game that needs to change. When he gets engaged in those battles he does surprisingly well. But he's like maverick after goose dies.. slow to engage.
Now is that all Yakupov as a player being unassertive or thinking his teammates should get him the puck?
Is Eakins instilling a fear of failure or lack of guidance that's hindering Yaks getting involved in the play?
I think it's a bit of both.
From everything I've read, including this article it sounds like Yak has the right attitude to right this ship and believe he can turn it around this year.
I love Yakupov when he has the puck. I find he turns it over less than the others. He's an underrated distributor and his release is crazy.
I get frustrated with Yakupov when he doesn't have the puck. He's always a step or two behind and looks downright confused and un-engaged.
This is a player we can't give up on because once it clicks. He could absolutely lethal imo.
Historically the oilers don't have a good track record of making things click though. ugh.
Actually no it doesn't. They want to get Bo to learn the english language and they suspect that having Bo around nail will enable him to speak russian more than they would like. They actually get nail to speak english around Bo for the majority of the time they are together. If a mod would like to confirm my source send me a PM
Beerfish
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- Apr 14, 2007
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Yakupov you have to work hard and earn time on the 1st two lines!
Welcome M. Draisitl, your spot on the 2nd line is waiting for you!
Don't worry the oilers pr machine will be working over time taking slight jabs at the guy and most of the fans will be on board for when we once again dump a talented player.
Welcome M. Draisitl, your spot on the 2nd line is waiting for you!
Don't worry the oilers pr machine will be working over time taking slight jabs at the guy and most of the fans will be on board for when we once again dump a talented player.
Alessandro Seren Rosso
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I don't want to sound arrogant, but without my translation, most people outside of Russia wouldn't have been able to read this interview, so I think that translating the interview wasn't such a bad act by me...
McPuritania
LucicDestroyedHaley
We really appreciate it, it was a great read.
Like I said in another thread, if you don't like Yakupov, you have no soul.
Really? Because it seems to me that the spot is basically ear-marked for Arcobello to start the year. Something about MacT seems to give me the impression he has a lot of time for that guy. Might not be the worst idea, he looked OK in that position to start last year and he might be a nice temporary fill in until Draisaitl is actually ready.
Speaks volumes on their thoughts of Yakimov's English skills. They don't want Yakupov just translating everything for him.
Replacement*
Checked out
Its one possible take on it which I mentioned. IN anycase for a team to limit discourse between people of ethnicity that would accept, understand, and offer familiarity with each other under the auspices of "learn English" is strange at best.
One of the interesting things about Yak though is theres about 5 comments in that article that he dropped. He has a tendency to reference things that have happened. Personally I like that kind of openness. But its not for everybody in the stiff upper lip domain that is NA's puritanical world of pro sport.
For damn sure whoever told Yak and Yak not to be hanging around too much is probably not particularly thrilled that the directive has been outed.
This being the same org that shamed Souray for having the foresight and balls to call out some things that were ongoing problems.
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Alawishis
...so anyway.
Oh look, more doom and gloom from Replacement.
I see you're reading a lot of your own anxieties into this interview.
Replacement*
Checked out
Yeah I have concerns with how this team has dealt with Yakupov. I wonder why I would have any of that..
I guess we can all just put our blinders on and pretend last season didn't happen. But it did.
With Eakins still somehow being the coach.
