Is he really worth more than what Seguin went for though? I know Seguin was apart of a package but was still the center piece.
- fudd1689

He worth less

He worth less
- Fruitcakenipple

Gardiner Reimer.

I'll answer. I think straight up Yak is worth a young (18-20) forward with top line , 40+ goal potential, or a young Defenceman with top pairing potential.
- Jeropotato

Lmao so you want Yak? No GM would trade something like that away, which is why it would most likely be a package deal for Yak.

Dmen are also iffy as to how they will turn out.

All these trade proposals are horsepoop, and are a slap in the face to Edmonton and its fans.

Heatley + Kuemper

All these trade proposals are horsepoop, and are a slap in the face to Edmonton and its fans.

Heatley + Kuemper
- SotaPopinski

Sure. Not sure if Lehner fits that bill exactly. Last year the hot talk of back up goalies was all about Schneider, Bernier, Fasth, and Enroth. Why is Lehner all of a sudden the premier goalie back up in the NHL?
- Jeropotato

Most fans would argue they should have. Its not so much back up but the age range you are looking for.

If you are looking for a young goalie to build a team around, Lehner is really one of the best options currently. There are others but they are still prospects.

You can go older and look at Reimer.

If you are looking for a starting goalie, Miller is probably the best option. Possibly Ana goaltender as well or a goalie from the blues with elliot most likely being the one available.

None of this necessarily having anything to do with Yak though.

Is he really worth more than what Seguin went for though? I know Seguin was apart of a package but was still the center piece.
- fudd1689

No, not yet. But Yak does have the potential to be an aggressive 40 goal man. If that happens his value could sky rocket. Might as well wait on that one, moving him for plumbers wouldn't be smart.

Yakupov stock has dropped dramatically mostly because of how Eakins has handles him.

If you want to trade the guy you don't sit him as a healthy scratch for 2 games.

Other teams see this and right away think that there must be something wrong with his attitude.

Lmao so you want Yak? No GM would trade something like that away, which is why it would most likely be a package deal for Yak.

Dmen are also iffy as to how they will turn out.
- Meeqsb

Id say for Yak a fair deal would be something like: A good starting goalie OR a top 3 defenseman, a B level prospect, and a 1st or second rounder (depending how good the first player is.)

Yakupov stock has dropped dramatically mostly because of how Eakins has handles him.

If you want to trade the guy you don't sit him as a healthy scratch for 2 games.

Other teams see this and right away think that there must be something wrong with his attitude.
- duckyjets

This

All these trade proposals are horsepoop, and are a slap in the face to Edmonton and its fans.

Heatley + Kuemper
- SotaPopinski

That's just mean.


The kid would be crying every night if he was Edmonton.

All these trade proposals are horsepoop, and are a slap in the face to Edmonton and its fans.

Heatley + Kuemper
- SotaPopinski

#50in07'


Ik the wild wouldn't do this because the are gunna get Vanek for nothing through free agency, but brodin for Yakupov would be interesting, agree?

That's just mean.


The kid would be crying every night if he was Edmonton.
- Canada Cup

Whata female dog

Id say for Yak a fair deal would be something like: A good starting goalie OR a top 3 defenseman, a B level prospect, and a 1st or second rounder (depending how good the first player is.)
- Djtyczy

I agree with the 1st part more or less but if we want to be specific it would be more like what team would be interested in Yak and what could they offer then does it work for both sides.

The prospect would most likely be for the player the oilers threw in to make the Cap work for both sides and pick are usually to balance the deal out at the end.

I still think Eakins to date hasn't been a good coach at all so that is troublesome too.

Most fans would argue they should have. Its not so much back up but the age range you are looking for.

If you are looking for a young goalie to build a team around, Lehner is really one of the best options currently. There are others but they are still prospects.

You can go older and look at Reimer.

If you are looking for a starting goalie, Miller is probably the best option. Possibly Ana goaltender as well or a goalie from the blues with elliot most likely being the one available.

None of this necessarily having anything to do with Yak though.
- Meeqsb

I'm just a bit spooked of making a trade for Lehner.just over a year ago the Sens went and got Bishop. I understand the reasoning of keeping Lehner in the AHL at the time and from what your saying it paid off. I think we can get goaltending for draft picks so I'm not too keen on moving Yak straight up for him. Now if the Sens throw in Greening I would be very interested.

#50in07'


Ik the wild wouldn't do this because the are gunna get Vanek for nothing through free agency, but brodin for Yakupov would be interesting, agree?
- Djtyczy

If by interesting you mean absolutely atrocious, agreed.

#50in07'


Ik the wild wouldn't do this because the are gunna get Vanek for nothing through free agency, but brodin for Yakupov would be interesting, agree?
- Djtyczy

Interesting for sure. Not sure who I would rather have.

Yakupov stock has dropped dramatically mostly because of how Eakins has handles him.

If you want to trade the guy you don't sit him as a healthy scratch for 2 games.

Other teams see this and right away think that there must be something wrong with his attitude.
- duckyjets

Eakins job isn't to maximize his trade value by playing a guy who he thinks is not buying into his system. His job is to get the most out of the talent he has available and if he thinks tough love is required, so be it.

I think you've confused cause and effect v

If the Flyers want Buff I think its going to take one of Wayne Simmonds, Brayden Schenn Jakub Voracek or Scott Hartnell.

plus a pick or prospect.

The flyers would have to shed salary so we would most likely have to take some sort of salary back that's why one of those players plus a roster throw in would do it.

Jets want scoring and toughness Simmonds would be a good pick up for the Jets, Hartnell is washed up in my opinion

If by interesting you mean absolutely atrocious, agreed.
- SotaPopinski

I think your feeling what oiler fans are thinking, Yak has regressed this season, but he was the the #1 pick a year ago. I personally prefer Brodin also tho.

I'm just a bit spooked of making a trade for Lehner.just over a year ago the Sens went and got Bishop. I understand the reasoning of keeping Lehner in the AHL at the time and from what your saying it paid off. I think we can get goaltending for draft picks so I'm not too keen on moving Yak straight up for him. Now if the Sens throw in Greening I would be very interested.
- Jeropotato

A trade based around Yak for Lehner could work but Ottawa would have to add something to the pot as well. They have the pieces but I don't see Ottawa being as interesting as the oilers would be in the deal.

Yak doesn't seem like the player the Sens coach would want.

Eakins job isn't to maximize his trade value by playing a guy who he thinks is not buying into his system. His job is to get the most out of the talent he has available and if he thinks tough love is required, so be it.

I think you've confused cause and effect v
- Canada Cup

I understand but make no mistake the Oilers are throwing yak out there if your going to do that at least wait till he is playing better.

Yakupov stock has dropped dramatically mostly because of how Eakins has handles him.

If you want to trade the guy you don't sit him as a healthy scratch for 2 games.

Other teams see this and right away think that there must be something wrong with his attitude.
- duckyjets

Not sure how other teams actually feel.


I know that retards on hockeybuzz have been yanking themselves over it.


Literally some of the dumbest crap I've seen here.

I think your feeling what oiler fans are thinking, Yak has regressed this season, but he was the the #1 pick a year ago. I personally prefer Brodin also tho.
- Djtyczy

I would love to have Yaks offense. Exactly what the Wild need. It's everything else about him that turns me off and has me holding onto Brodin. Along with the fact that he is one of the most polished rookie dmen I have seen in awhile

I would love to have Yaks offense. Exactly what the Wild need. It's everything else about him that turns me off and has me holding onto Brodin. Along with the fact that he is one of the most polished rookie dmen I have seen in awhile
- SotaPopinski

Yea you dont need yak anyways, Vanek is gunna sign in minny as a UFA. He went to college there and he was a legend, his best friend and his kids's best friends are the pominvilles, and you have a great team with lots of young talent.