Rumor: "Montreal is checking to see what’s out there [for defense]"

[LyricalLyricist]

If we can make that Edmonton trade and trade Bourque for a winger who has center versatility I'd be pleased. Just in case of injuries, that's all.

 

[Richiebottles]

Were Alex and Nail not line mates during there time in Sarnia?

They might have been for a few games.

Regardless, they are friends plus Yakupov can play with any center. He is talented and creative. He would mesh really well with Galchenyuk.

 

[Tyrus]

This is though.. He and Galch would be together for 10+ years with the Habs. Outlasting Therrien by a long time.

He would be perfect on a line with Pleks and Galch and in the Future just with Galch.

You don't start grooming 21 years-old players 3 years from now.

 

[Richiebottles]

You don't start grooming 21 years-old players 3 years from now.

That is not what I am implying.

I am simply saying that he might not blossom until after Therrien is gone.

 

[DJ Breadman]

Yakapov would be a healthy scratch every game with MT as coach

 

[Richiebottles]

Yakapov would be a healthy scratch every game with MT as coach

I am not so sure.

Yakupov has a terrible reputation on this forum.

He might sit out some games but I could see him growing into a complete player with MT.

 

[TT1]

does anyone have a direct source to that TSN 1200 rumour? if they brought it up on their morning show it should be easy enough to find

 

[M.C.G. 31]

There is no direct source. It's ********.

 

[Milhouse40]

That trade made absolutely no sense for both teams.....

 

[TT1]

seems like such a random thing to make up LOL, why TSN 1200 out of all the radio stations?

 

[M.C.G. 31]

Okay, the TSN 1200 rumor isn't legit. Unless there's an actual link/soundbyte from the segment and not a random ass website using it as a source, let's put it to rest.

 

[HabsChik*]

From an Oilers fan and agreed upon by a Habs fan LMAO !


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I'd do Eller, Tokarski, Gallagher, 1st for Yakupov, Other then that I think we can find a better trade partner.

 

[Rapala]

Okay, the TSN 1200 rumor isn't legit. Unless there's an actual link/soundbyte from the segment and not a random ass website using it as a source, let's put it to rest.

There doesn't seem to be much behind any rumor that starts with TSN followed by a number on a radio dial...
Even when it is legit...

 

[Vi Nc E x13x]

From an Oilers fan and agreed upon by a Habs fan LMAO !


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I'd do Eller, Tokarski, Gallagher, 1st for Yakupov, Other then that I think we can find a better trade partner.

lol that package could get us a 1st line winger

 

[Jumptheshark]

as an oiler fan--about the speculation about you guys getting Yakupov--what was suggested the oilers would get--it is not enough

 

[Apoplectic Habs Fan]

I am not so sure.

Yakupov has a terrible reputation on this forum.

He might sit out some games but I could see him growing into a complete player with MT.

Who has developed well under Therrien in his time in Montreal.

Eller has regressed
Subban has regressed to be made a better person
Gallagher has stagnated
Emelin looks worse then ever
Tinner is being jerked around despite playing well this year
Beauliue is up and down who should have a year under his belt but Bou Bou and Murray had to play

 

[Analyzer*]

Please stop talking about a bogus "rumour"

 

[sheed36]

as an oiler fan--about the speculation about you guys getting Yakupov--what was suggested the oilers would get--it is not enough

It never is for the fans who always overvalue their teams players. When someone does end up getting traded for far less than what fans thought they were worth everyone is usually surprised and saying "I thought he was worth way more than that".

I doubt the Oilers would do such a trade for the players "rumored" to be going back for Yak but they also won't get someone like Galchenyuk or Pacioretty some Oiler fans would likely expect back for him either.

 

[Runner77]

Its MB's job to be "checking to see what's out there" every day of the season.

This, plus none of MB's moves have been leaked in advance during his tenure.

 

[Jumptheshark]

It never is for the fans who always overvalue their teams players. When someone does end up getting traded for far less than what fans thought they were worth everyone is usually surprised and saying "I thought he was worth way more than that".

I doubt the Oilers would do such a trade for the players "rumored" to be going back for Yak but they also won't get someone like Galchenyuk or Pacioretty some Oiler fans would likely expect back for him either.

.........................and you guys do not overvalue your players?

Yak was a first overall pick for a reason-- using the logic that is being used Barkov in Florida should also be getting drawn adn quartered like Yak--he isn't because he aint in Edmonton.

 

[waffledave]

.........................and you guys do not overvalue your players?

Yak was a first overall pick for a reason-- using the logic that is being used Barkov in Florida should also be getting drawn adn quartered like Yak--he isn't because he aint in Edmonton.

Yakupov looks like a bust to me. He has talent but so what, you need more than that. He hasn't shown me anything other than he can score on occasion. People get too worked up over 1st overall status.

I would be disappointed if they traded Eller and Beaulieu for him.

 

[Agnostic]

Thomas Kaberle on a Rangers tryout , let that sink in before speculating on the crumbs that are available for Bergevin.

Sorry, am I being off topic, don't mean to derail the silly trade rumours for Yakupov.

 

[sheed36]

.........................and you guys do not overvalue your players?

Yak was a first overall pick for a reason-- using the logic that is being used Barkov in Florida should also be getting drawn adn quartered like Yak--he isn't because he aint in Edmonton.

Did I say that? Fans of every NHL team on HF way overvalue their players. I wasn't saying only Oiler fans overvalue their players but it's true that they do and so do fans from every other NHL fanbase on HF and off of it.

 

[Scintillating10]

From an Oilers fan and agreed upon by a Habs fan LMAO !


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I'd do Eller, Tokarski, Gallagher, 1st for Yakupov, Other then that I think we can find a better trade partner.

lol...made my laugh for the evening. Yak...likely a bust...why would we give up so much?

 

[No More Subban]

Not so surprising. Saw this coming when Gorges got traded.