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- Yakupov has battled injury, he hasn’t had consistent linemates, and there has been so much change in Edmonton during his short career, he hasn’t been able to feel comfortable. A constantly changing coach, especially after finding a good one in Nelson, hasn’t helped his development.
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Jul 17, 2020 · Nail Yakupov is one of the biggest busts in NHL history. What happened to the former Edmonton Oilers forward? The early part of the 2010s was an exciting time for fans of the Edmonton Oilers....
Nov 27, 2019 · Quick denies Hall’s shot, punching the attempt skyward with his blocker and to his left. But the rebound floats in the air and winger Nail Yakupov waits. He doesn’t even let the puck hit the...
Mar 7, 2016 · His numbers had dwindled to nothing, his confidence was shot, his game was deteriorating, (and) Yakupov felt powerless to stop the negative spiral as his reputation sunk to that of a busted pick,...
Jul 9, 2018 · Attempts to revitalize a career that began with much promise and fanfare proved too difficult for former top pick Nail Yakupov, who after six mediocre seasons between three NHL teams signed a...
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Aug 29, 2023 · Unfortunately, the NHL was headed for a lockout during the 2012-13 year, so he wouldn’t be able to showcase his skills in his first season. The Edmonton Oilers finished second-to-last in the NHL in...
Sep 6, 2023 · Dropping The Gloves host, John Scott, recently interviewed former 1st Overall pick, Nail Yakupov. During their interview, Nail discussed his time in the NHL and what went wrong during his short career in a league that hyped him up.
Now, fans are getting the chance to hear his version of what went wrong. The 29-year-old discussed his NHL years as the most recent guest on former hockey enforcer John Scott’s podcast Dropping the Gloves. Yakupov said he was anything but excited ahead of hearing his name called on the draft stage in Pittsburgh over a decade ago.