NHL Rumors: Yakupov, Howard, Brazeau, More
In today’s NHL rumors, we discuss Nail Yakupov, CHL free agent Justin Brazeau and Detroit Red Wings Jimmy Howard.
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From Russia Without Love: Oilers’ Failure with Russians
If you’re up to date on all your Edmonton Oilers news this spring, you’ll know three players recently decided to leave the team and head overseas for next season. The…
Nikita Zadorov Finding His Place
It has been a long negotiation but in the end, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nikita Zadorov continued his relationship with the Colorado Avalanche, signing a new two-year deal worth $2.15 million…
Nail Yakupov a Great Fit with the Avalanche
When the Colorado Avalanche signed Nail Yakupov to a one-year, $875k deal in the offseason, it looked like a great opportunity for both parties. Colorado was getting a player with…
Will Nail Yakupov Bounce Back in Denver?
After failing to live up to the expectations in Edmonton, former first overall pick Nail Yakupov had another bad season with the St. Louis Blues. This summer, the Russian signed…
Avalanche Players to Watch in the Preseason
The Colorado Avalanche are working on turning the page from what can only be described as a horrific season. The roster went through an overhaul this summer, which opens the…
Nail Yakupov’s Last Chance to Earn an NHL Career
When the Colorado Avalanche signed the former 2012 first-overall pick, Nail Yakupov, just under a week ago, I was a little confused. Why would a team who just had the…
Overtime With BSC: 6 Potential Nail Yakupov Landing Spots
When a player is selected with the first overall pick in an Entry Draft, regardless of the sport, they’re expected to be the best player in the draft class. A…
Canucks’ Free Agency Targets
They say that you learn from your mistakes. Canucks nation better hope that holds true for Jim Benning when free agency starts on July 1. Last summer, Benning chased both…
Canadiens Should Sign Yakupov
Earlier this week it was reported that the St. Louis Blues have decided not to tender a qualifying offer to forward Nail Yakupov. This may not come as a surprise…
Rumor Rundown: Tavares, Yakupov, Thornton, More on the Move?
With free agency right around the corner, there are all sorts of chatter that some big names may be looking at new homes for the 2017-18 season. Joe Thornton Leaving…