Yakupov was drafted in 2012, literally a decade ago. Are you actually trying to compare him with Kotkaniemi, who you drafted only 3 years ago before he was poached from your team? The fact that you are still calling Carolina “fools” after they embarrassed your team and got your GM fired tells us all we need to know
So you’re telling me you are ready to give up on your 1st overall pick if he doesn’t break out in 3 seasons? It’s no surprise that big name free agents have zero interest in playing in Montreal when their fans have that kind of attitude.
I actually have no problem with Montreal selecting Kotkaniemi 3rd overall. But you seem to have no problem giving up on him after 3 years because the habs overpaid the rest of your team and couldn’t match the offer sheet lol.