Edmonton Oilers right winger recently returned to Edmonton to prepare for the 2016-17 season, and with his voyage to Yeg comes a series of questions, including where he slots in, if he will exceed expectations and finally, if he will remain in an Oilers uniform.
All of these questions come with arguments that are either pro-Yakupov or not; some believe that his development has been stifled, but he can definitely work to get back on track and further develop into a dynamic NHL winger. Others believe that he is broken beyond repair, and the only thing that can revive his career is a new location.