Tag: Scotty
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We were thrilled when the Oilers drafted. We were certain he would be a star. Hell, legendary NHL coach Scotty Bowman compared his talent to that of Russian supernova Pavel Bure. Many of us became besotted with his potential in his early days in Edmonton. Some of remained that way even after he was traded away. But 11 years after Nail Yakupov was taken first overall in the 2012 NHL entry draft, an argument can be made that in all the years of the NHL draft, he was the worst pick.
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Cult of Hockey Published Jul 31, 2023 • Last updated 3 hours ago • 6 minute read Nail Yakupov #10 of the Edmonton Oilers reacts after a missed chance to score during the third period of a 2-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on February 25, 2016 in…