James Tanner: Breakout Candidates: 2014-15 Who's gonna bust out in the upcoming season?

Atta boy on the Yakupov write up, people are too quick to dismiss this kid. He's going to light it up for years to come.

While I appreciate the support in the defense against Yakupov-homerism I think 30 goals is a stretch this year. I think most Oiler fans are hoping for 20-25 and 45-50 points. He has the talent to hit 30 but linemates and PP time will matter. Once he rounds out his overall game and Leon becomes more experienced, I see future chemistry and maybe then 30 goals will be had (we hope).

Atta boy on the Yakupov write up, people are too quick to dismiss this kid. He's going to light it up for years to come.
- Horseguts

Bailey for Yakupov + conditional 3rd round pick

While I appreciate the support in the defense against Yakupov-homerism I think 30 goals is a stretch this year. I think most Oiler fans are hoping for 20-25 and 45-50 points. He has the talent to hit 30 but linemates and PP time will matter. Once he rounds out his overall game and Leon becomes more experienced, I see future chemistry and maybe then 30 goals will be had (we hope).
- ystoil

I don't think 30 goals is a stretch for yak IMO

Good read but I dont think this is Yaks year yet. He will put up a bit better numbers but I think not having a second line center will hold him back for a year till they get a legit number 2c.

Bailey for Yakupov + conditional 3rd round pick
- eichiefs9

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st
- Feds91Stammer

I mean...I'm in.

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st
- Feds91Stammer

LOL gd joke

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st
- Feds91Stammer

lol

I mean...I'm in.
- eichiefs9

Alright let me fax the paperwork over to Holland

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st
- Feds91Stammer

After they do that, the Oilers should trade Hall to the Coyotes for 10 cents on the dollar, cause obviously a trade that stupid means they are going out of business.

After they do that, the Oilers should trade Hall to the Coyotes for 10 cents on the dollar, cause obviously a trade that stupid means they are going out of business.
- James_Tanner

But they are getting the legendary Josh Bailey

After they do that, the Oilers should trade Hall to the Coyotes for 10 cents on the dollar, cause obviously a trade that stupid means they are going out of business.
- James_Tanner

How can they be going out of business when they're finishing 1st in the West?

But they are getting the legendary Josh Bailey
- Feds91Stammer

He is quite legendary. He once donated blood but politely declined the syringe and instead requested a handgun and a bucket.

im confused, if you have RNH winning the Art Ross next season (last set of comments) why isnt he on your breakout list

I'd like to see more from Galchenyuk.

im confused, if you have RNH winning the Art Ross next season (last set of comments) why isnt he on your breakout list
- DDM-Coga

No, this was a list of young players who are poised to have a breakout next year.

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im confused, if you have RNH winning the Art Ross next season (last set of comments) why isnt he on your breakout list
- DDM-Coga

Because he is already good

I'd like to see more from Galchenyuk.
- deadpoulet

I think he's a pretty good candidate too. Montreal has the potential to be scary good. Druin, I like as well. Strome too. Henrique.

I don't think 30 goals is a stretch for yak IMO
- ClarksonDavid

50 goals from Tatar

50 goals from Tatar
- Feds91Stammer

Bailey for Tatar + 3 East Detroit foreclosures

Det: Yakupov
NYI: Nyquist
Edm: Bailey + Det 1st
- Feds91Stammer

The only team that gets better for this is NYI. Nyquist and a 1st for Yak is not a good deal for the Wings at all.

Yakupov out scoring Stamkos and Ovechkin? Nah