When Nail Yakupov was selected first overall in the 2012 NHL Draft by the Edmonton Oilers, expectations were sky-high. Fans and scouts all believed the young Russian winger had the potential to be ...
The Colorado Avalanche took a shot on Nail Yakupov when few else would, and the low-risk, one-year contract is starting to look like it could come with high reward. When the Avalanche signed Nail ...
The Edmonton Oilers announced Monday the re-signing of Nail Yakupov to a two-year, $5 million contract. If Yakupov’s game continues to improve as it has since the all-star break, his new deal ...