How long til Rev is back?
- Iggysbff

Tomorrow

such a strange thing to point out.

it was obviously a generalization and probably not meant as a shot at anybody. fact is; for the most part, its probably true. at least that not many of us get a chance to watch hockey on a Monday afternoon

not trying to pick a fight, but I don't remember you being this obtuse before. what happened?
- hugefemale dog77

You have never noticed he never talks hockey?

Only comes here to pick fights and pretend he is a doctor.

After the 3rd or 4th woman laughed at the size of your tiny PENIS, you would get a little insecure and lash out as much as Rutts too.
- Jeropotato

Best one he made since spring time, I gather.
- Jeropotato

Because school is on

Because school is on
- Oilers4Life14

Ah summer is over so you can pull your head from your ass now?

Because school is on
- Oilers4Life14

You should really start listening to KISS

good observation by jb
- TheNugeIsHuge

I win

You should really start listening to KISS
- LoveGun

Mini kiss is more entertaining.

Mini kiss is more entertaining.
- Iggysbff

Steel Panther is entertaining

You should really start listening to KISS
- LoveGun

Overhyped IMO.

Detroit Rock City is a good song though

Overhyped IMO.

Detroit Rock City is a good song though
- Oilers4Life14

Kiss disco is DA bomb

Overhyped IMO.

Detroit Rock City is a good song though
- Oilers4Life14

You take that back !!!!!

Kiss disco is DA bomb
- Iggysbff

Because school is on
- Oilers4Life14

(frank) off.

(frank) off.
- Jeropotato

WE HAD A MOMENT JERO WHYYYYY!!

You have never noticed he never talks hockey?

Only comes here to pick fights and pretend he is a doctor.
- OilHorse

Its funny cause its true!

I think there's a couple things to note (if you're referring to what you've read on this specific thread)

- Yakupov's return is much much lower than Eberle's, so there is no point in trading Yak at this point

- Yakupov has qualities that Eberle doesnt have such as feistiness, tenacity on the forecheck, etc. When Eberle isn't playing with Hall, he is a lot less impactful. The chemistry he has with Hall/Nuge really benefits his game. Yakupov has yet to find that. I hope Draisaitl is the guy in a couple years.

- Also Eberle won't get benched if he turns the puck over, which he does do, so he is not terrorized in the media like Yak or thrown under the bus which changes perception to other fan bases.

But as you eluded to, Eberle is a safer pick at this point.
- ystoil

Eberle's insane sh% his first year helped too... he's not as amazing to watch with a 10 sh%

I think there's a couple things to note (if you're referring to what you've read on this specific thread)

- Yakupov's return is much much lower than Eberle's, so there is no point in trading Yak at this point

- Yakupov has qualities that Eberle doesnt have such as feistiness, tenacity on the forecheck, etc. When Eberle isn't playing with Hall, he is a lot less impactful. The chemistry he has with Hall/Nuge really benefits his game. Yakupov has yet to find that. I hope Draisaitl is the guy in a couple years.

- Also Eberle won't get benched if he turns the puck over, which he does do, so he is not terrorized in the media like Yak or thrown under the bus which changes perception to other fan bases.

But as you eluded to, Eberle is a safer pick at this point.
- ystoil

Here's the thing with Yakupov. He's a shooter. Almost as pure shooter as you'll find. He's really good at shooting the puck.

So why isn't he put in a position to do so? Like the powerplay? Where the Oiler's only real shooting threat is Taylor Hall? And even Hall isn't what you'd call a "shooter"

That's the frustrating thing. It's apparent to anyone who has seen him play that he has tremendous talent and the ability to rifle a puck like few others in the league by barely snapping his wrists. So why not have him in a spot to succeed?

Is playing with Gordon really the playmaking centre he needs? Is stapling him to the bench for a missed assignment on a forward corps of assignment-misser's really the best way to develop him? Is giving, arguably, the worst player in the NHL Luke Gazdic throwaway shifts with star players a better idea than Yakupov? The answer is no.

Eakin's has to find a way to alter his deployment and usage like Krueger did. Maybe Eakin's has to spend 2 weeks watching video of Yakupov to find out where he lines up best, like Darryl Sutter did to rejuvinate Marion Gaborik. Yakupov has to find a way to make sure his mistakes aren't as glaring.

If I have to listen to another knuckle dragging slurper from the media use code words for "Russian" all season I'm going to burn Rexall to the ground.

Here's the thing with Yakupov. He's a shooter. Almost as pure shooter as you'll find. He's really good at shooting the puck.

So why isn't he put in a position to do so? Like the powerplay? Where the Oiler's only real shooting threat is Taylor Hall? And even Hall isn't what you'd call a "shooter"

That's the frustrating thing. It's apparent to anyone who has seen him play that he has tremendous talent and the ability to rifle a puck like few others in the league by barely snapping his wrists. So why not have him in a spot to succeed?

Is playing with Gordon really the playmaking centre he needs? Is stapling him to the bench for a missed assignment on a forward corps of assignment-misser's really the best way to develop him? Is giving, arguably, the worst player in the NHL Luke Gazdic throwaway shifts with star players a better idea than Yakupov? The answer is no.

Eakin's has to find a way to alter his deployment and usage like Krueger did. Maybe Eakin's has to spend 2 weeks watching video of Yakupov to find out where he lines up best, like Darryl Sutter did to rejuvinate Marion Gaborik. Yakupov has to find a way to make sure his mistakes aren't as glaring.

If I have to listen to another knuckle dragging slurper from the media use code words for "Russian" all season I'm going to burn Rexall to the ground.
- DTF69

Not really sure of what youre trying to say....could you expand on this? Or maybe just post on myHockeyBuzz?

Here's the thing with Yakupov. He's a shooter. Almost as pure shooter as you'll find. He's really good at shooting the puck.

So why isn't he put in a position to do so? Like the powerplay? Where the Oiler's only real shooting threat is Taylor Hall? And even Hall isn't what you'd call a "shooter"

That's the frustrating thing. It's apparent to anyone who has seen him play that he has tremendous talent and the ability to rifle a puck like few others in the league by barely snapping his wrists. So why not have him in a spot to succeed?

Is playing with Gordon really the playmaking centre he needs? Is stapling him to the bench for a missed assignment on a forward corps of assignment-misser's really the best way to develop him? Is giving, arguably, the worst player in the NHL Luke Gazdic throwaway shifts with star players a better idea than Yakupov? The answer is no.

Eakin's has to find a way to alter his deployment and usage like Krueger did. Maybe Eakin's has to spend 2 weeks watching video of Yakupov to find out where he lines up best, like Darryl Sutter did to rejuvinate Marion Gaborik. Yakupov has to find a way to make sure his mistakes aren't as glaring.

If I have to listen to another knuckle dragging slurper from the media use code words for "Russian" all season I'm going to burn Rexall to the ground.
- DTF69

I think you underestimate his playmaking ability that's just me though.

http://youtu.be/WpFZ9O8BH-c

That goal comes to mind. He doesn't even make a shoulder check which is what makes it impressive to me

I think you underestimate his playmaking ability that's just me though.

http://youtu.be/WpFZ9O8BH-c

That goal comes to mind. He doesn't even make a shoulder check which is what makes it impressive to me
- CrustyRooster

I feel like he has some potential to grow in that respect, but right now it's lacking. Sure he passes hard, but they rarely seemed on target and often were too hard- almost as if his passes were shots. He also needs to be more aware of his linemates (as he was in that clip).

Here's the thing with Yakupov. He's a shooter. Almost as pure shooter as you'll find. He's really good at shooting the puck.

So why isn't he put in a position to do so? Like the powerplay? Where the Oiler's only real shooting threat is Taylor Hall? And even Hall isn't what you'd call a "shooter"

That's the frustrating thing. It's apparent to anyone who has seen him play that he has tremendous talent and the ability to rifle a puck like few others in the league by barely snapping his wrists. So why not have him in a spot to succeed?

Is playing with Gordon really the playmaking centre he needs? Is stapling him to the bench for a missed assignment on a forward corps of assignment-misser's really the best way to develop him? Is giving, arguably, the worst player in the NHL Luke Gazdic throwaway shifts with star players a better idea than Yakupov? The answer is no.

Eakin's has to find a way to alter his deployment and usage like Krueger did. Maybe Eakin's has to spend 2 weeks watching video of Yakupov to find out where he lines up best, like Darryl Sutter did to rejuvinate Marion Gaborik. Yakupov has to find a way to make sure his mistakes aren't as glaring.

If I have to listen to another knuckle dragging slurper from the media use code words for "Russian" all season I'm going to burn Rexall to the ground.
- DTF69

Good point here

Not really sure of what youre trying to say....could you expand on this? Or maybe just post on myHockeyBuzz?
- Jeropotato

Eakin's deployment and development of Yakupov is atrocious and reminiscent of a guy coaching for the playoffs and not someone committed to maximizing his young players performance like coaches of developing teams like they've done in Florida, Buffalo and Calgary because they get that they're bad.

Eakin's deployment and development of Yakupov is atrocious and reminiscent of a guy coaching for the playoffs and not someone committed to maximizing his young players performance like coaches of developing teams like they've done in Florida, Buffalo and Calgary because they get that they're bad.
- DTF69

Yeah, I get that part, but could you re-explain the other sh!t?

Yeah, I get that part, but could you re-explain the other sh!t?
- Jeropotato

The whole thing is about usage/deployment

And how Gazdic is arguably the worst player in the NHL. I'd listen to arguments for John Scott, Shawn Thornton and Tanner Glass though.