Player Discussion Yak Talk Part III: Trade Requested

[The Nuge]

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Eberle struggling to score 17 goals on the 3rd line (hypothetically) is still better than Yakupov struggling to score 7 (reality).

Why does Yakupovs struggles always come full circle to Eberle? Why does it have to be one or the other? Why attack Eberle (who also has shortcomings) because of where the coach puts Yakupov into the lineup?

Then I'm sure every team in the league will recognize his value (your perceived value)? What do you expect for him on trade? Whats he worth?

Eberle has produced just fine without McDavid.

someone mentioned Brett Connolly as an example.

I'd say Yakupov is better than Connolly was pre-trade.

To Washington for their 1st rounder. Might find a second life playing alongside fellow Russians.

Agreed, he was not the player the Oiler should have taken and would be nice to see yet another Oiler player become a success after leaving the city of losers.

The list as I see it:

1.) Dubnyk, has won two thirds of his starts in Minny. Pretty much their MVP.
2.) Petry, gets trade for next to nothing and becomes steading force playing on the top defensive pairing
3.) Schultz, gets run out of town and is a plus player and gaining confidence. Likely reforms his career.

I really thought adding McJesus, Todd and Pete would have had these sad sacks at least sniffing at the playoffs instead same old oilers.

See ya Yak. Ebs can go too.

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[Soliloquy of a Dogge]

This organization has a real knack for destroying players. Don't blame Yak for wanting out of the continuous **** show that is the Oilers.

 

[Tad Mikowsky]

This organization has a real knack for destroying players. Don't blame Yak for wanting out of the continuous **** show that is the Oilers.

Hard to ruin a player that never had the high end hockey sense (which he will never acquire).

 

[Aerrol]

This organization has a real knack for destroying players. Don't blame Yak for wanting out of the continuous **** show that is the Oilers.

More or less. I'll be real sad to see him go, but I suppose at this point the bridges have been beyond burnt. Guess I need a new jersey, lol.

Maybe we patch things up and keep him over the summer? All this team ever has given me so far is false hope, so I guess I can keep on hoping...

 

[Laurent]

I'll probably get slaughtered as I'm assuming the expectations for a Yak return will be high, but I'll just chime in anyways.

Would you guys be open to Daniel Carr? Most Habs fans say that they wouldn't do it considering he was playing first line minutes in Gallagher's role when Gally got injured. Sadly for Carr, he got a 3month knee injury, but everyone seems really high on him. Essentially a 6 foot version of Gallagher.

 

[Raab]

Sad to see Yak go. He's kind of an enigma, some nights you see him and he looks lights out, then others and you wonder what the heck he's doing. I think theres a player there, but I can't help but think we'll be disappointed with the return. Sucks, to throw an entire season away for basically nothing.

 

[Jumptheshark]

where ever he goes I hope the best for him...


Eakins killed him and the oilers then lost faith in him

Did great with Nelson and I still think he can repeat that

 

[Tyrolean]

He'll rejoin Roy in the next life (hockey life that is).

 

[Supermassive]

I'll probably get slaughtered as I'm assuming the expectations for a Yak return will be high, but I'll just chime in anyways.

Would you guys be open to Daniel Carr? Most Habs fans say that they wouldn't do it considering he was playing first line minutes in Gallagher's role when Gally got injured. Sadly for Carr, he got a 3month knee injury, but everyone seems really high on him. Essentially a 6 foot version of Gallagher.

Sure, why the hell not.
Sends him out of conference and lets him play with his buddy. Carr looks legit enough to fight for a roster spot.

 

[shoop]

Hopefully both sides re-evaluate at this point.

Trading Yak shouldn't be a priority but if he can be part of the right deal then do it.

No reason to trade him just for the sake of it.

 

[K1984]

Hopefully both sides re-evaluate at this point.

Trading Yak shouldn't be a priority but if he can be part of the right deal then do it.

No reason to trade him just for the sake of it.

I'd trade him for the sake of replacing him with a player that can actually positively contribute to the lineup on more than a one off basis.

 

[Forgot About Drai]

Any dmen prospects out there with potential under performing? I feel like a troubled prospect is all we going to get.

 

[McShogun99]

DidnYakupov actually request a trade?

 

[Tarus]

Hopefully both sides re-evaluate at this point.

Trading Yak shouldn't be a priority but if he can be part of the right deal then do it.

No reason to trade him just for the sake of it.

Considering he has now gone public with his trade demand, during a stretch where he's finally getting an opportunity with other skill players; it's probably a relationship that is beyond repair at this point.

Keeping around someone who wants out badly enough to state it in the media(with all the added scrutiny and pressure that would go with doing that), would be a bad idea for both the team and the player.

 

[Replacement*]

Whats with the title of the thread? "Trade requested"?

huh?

 

[Supermassive]

Whats with the title of the thread? "Trade requested"?

huh?

He told a Russian newspaper today that he requested a trade before the deadline.

 

[ZJuice]

Whats with the title of the thread? "Trade requested"?

huh?

http://www.tsn.ca/report-yakupov-asked-for-trade-from-oilers-1.460184

 

[KCC]

Not surprising at all. The fans and the media expected him to go at the deadline. Since it didn't happen, he'll be either gone at the draft or in the off season. Clearly he needs to move on and when that happens I'll wish him nothing but the best.

 

[StevieBlunder]

Not surprising in the slightest.

McDavid could ask for a trade and I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[Replacement*]

He told a Russian newspaper today that he requested a trade before the deadline.

Thanks, just figured that out. I was busy having Easter. Well, that's kind of sad, kind of answers a lot of questions though. I figured something was up earlier in the season.

 

[WhyteAveJesus]

It honestly seemed like he was playing as though he was trying to earn his spot on the roster next year, was kind of disappointed when I heard this news but I can't say I blame him.

 

[frag2]

I'd say project for project - Yak for Drouin. Both not working out in their respective cities so maybe win-win for both

 

[nabob]

I think the number of players who actually request to be trade would surprise a lot of people. Granted not all of them end up getting traded.

 

[GMofOilers]

Very easily replaced player so it doesn't really matter anyways

 

[Jumptheshark]

4 games and then he is gone

my guess maybe a 2nd and B prospect