Edmonton Oilers winger Nail Yakupov is in danger of losing a spot on the Oilers roster. Not only has he failed to shine in many opportunities, the rise of Jesse Puljujarvi and Kris Versteeg move him even more down the ladder.
He could either start the season watching from the press box, or end up leaving Edmonton for another team. The latter does seem possible, as tweeted out by Barstool’s “Chief” Ryan Brandell, who covers the Chicago Blackhawks.
Hearing that the Blackhawks are making a deal for Yakupov per sources. Not sure who is going back to Edmonton or if money is being retained
— Chief (@BarstoolChief) October 6, 2016
He earlier mentioned that he heard some speculation about the Blackhawks making a trade, and later found it to be Yakupov.