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Yakupov, Nail #64 (RW)  - Colorado Avalanche - NHL 2017/18 Regular
Height: 5'11''
Weight: 195 lbs.
Shoots: left
Born on: Oct. 6, 1993
Age: 31
Birthplace: Nizhnekamsk, Russia
Salary: $0.875M
Cap Hit: $0.875M
NHL.com: Go
Draft Round: 1
Draft Pick: 1
Draft Year: 2012
Rookie Year: 2012
Draft Team: EDM

Statistics - NHL 2017/18 Regular

Split GP GM G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG S Hits Blks SPCT P/G
Actual 58 24 9 7 16 2 26 3 1 0 0 1 94 60 9 9.6 0.28

Date News Advice
April 1, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 8:06 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
March 30, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 13:41 of ice time in the Avalanche's 5-0 win over the Blackhawks on Friday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 28, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 10:30 of ice time in the Avalanche's 2-1 loss to the Flyers on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 10, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 4:37 of ice time in the Avalanche's 5-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
March 6, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 9:38 of ice time in the Avalanche's 2-1 overtime loss to the Blackhawks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
March 4, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 8:01 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators on Sunday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 22, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 6:46 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime loss to the Oilers on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 20, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 7:29 of ice time in the Avalanche's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks on Tuesday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 14, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 7:36 of ice time in the Avalanche's 2-0 win over the Canadiens on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 11, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 7:11 of ice time in the Avalanche's 5-4 win over the Sabres on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Feb. 10, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 12:52 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-1 loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday. He took four shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Feb. 8, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 15:20 of ice time in the Avalanche's 6-1 loss to the Blues on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Feb. 6, 2018 Nail Yakupov had an assist in 12:24 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Sharks on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Yakupov now has seven assists on the season. None
Feb. 3, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 9:21 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-0 loss to the Jets on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of -1 for the game. None
Feb. 1, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 10:35 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers on Thursday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. None
Jan. 30, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 7:36 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of -2 for the game. None
Jan. 23, 2018 Nail Yakupov had an assist in 11:55 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of +1 for the game. Yakupov now has six assists on the season. None
Jan. 22, 2018 Nail Yakupov scored one goal in 9:05 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of +2 for the game. Yakupov now has nine goals on the season. None
Jan. 20, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 9:36 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Rangers on Saturday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 19, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 9:10 of ice time in the Avalanche's 5-3 win over the Sharks on Thursday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 15, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 10:34 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-1 win over the Ducks on Monday. He took two shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 14, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 10:07 of ice time in the Avalanche's 4-1 win over the Stars on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. None
Jan. 7, 2018 Nail Yakupov had an assist in 10:27 of ice time in the Avalanche's 7-2 win over the Wild on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of even for the game. Yakupov now has five assists on the season. None
Jan. 3, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 8:24 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-2 overtime win over the Jets on Tuesday. He didn't take a shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Jan. 1, 2018 Nail Yakupov had 13:14 of ice time in the Avalanche's 6-1 win over the Islanders on Sunday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 28, 2017 Nail Yakupov had 9:17 of ice time in the Avalanche's 3-1 loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. He took one shot and had a plus-minus of even for the game. None
Dec. 24, 2017 Nail Yakupov scored one goal in 8:57 of ice time in the Avalanche's 6-2 win over the Coyotes on Saturday. He took three shots and had a plus-minus of 1 for the game. Yakupov now has eight goals on the season. None
Dec. 11, 2017 Yakupov will play Saturday. Yakupov had been sidelined with an illness.
Nov. 10, 2017 Yakupov scored Friday against the Senators. It's been an up-and-down first season in Colorado for the former No. 1 overall pick. Yakupov had five points in the first four games before going seven straight without one. He now has three points in the last four contests.
Oct. 11, 2017 Yakupov finished with a goal and an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Bruins. Yakupov has three goals in the two games against the Bruins. A former No. 1 overall pick, Yakupov is trying to resurrect his career in Colorado.
Oct. 9, 2017 Yakupov scored twice in Colorado's 4-0 win over the Bruins on Monday. It took him three games, but Yakupov finally scored his first goals with the Avs.
July 4, 2017 The Avalanche signed Yakupov to a one-year contract Tuesday. The former top overall pick had been an unrestricted free agent after not receiving a qualifying offer from the Blues, for whom he had just nine points in 40 games last season. "Nail is a young, skilled winger who will add depth to our lineup," Avalanche general manager Joe Sakic said. Sakic hopes to revive Yakupov's career after being a big disappointment since Edmonton picked him No. 1 overall in 2012.
June 26, 2017 The St. Louis Blues opted against extending a qualifying offer to Yakupov on Monday, making the top overall pick of the 2012 draft an unrestricted free agent. Yakupov collected just nine points (three goals, six assists) in 40 games last season after spending four years with the Edmonton Oilers.
Nov. 11, 2016 On Thursday, Yakupov, a healthy scratch the last three games, drew back into the lineup in favor of C Robby Fabbri, who played in the Blues' first 14 games. Yakupov continues to underachieve so don't worry about him from a fantasy standpoint.
Oct. 21, 2016 Yakupov scored 3:37 into the first period Thursday in his first game back in Edmonton since being traded to the Blues. The former Oilers No. 1 overall draft pick, who received a nice tribute on the scoreboard in the first period, has two goals through five games after finishing last season with career lows of eight goals and 23 points.
Oct. 14, 2016 Yakupov was a factor in the Blues' 3-2 win over Minnesota on Thursday, with the former No. 1 overall pick producing a goal and an assist in just 8:30 of ice time. A major disappointment in Edmonton, Yakupov will be a player to keep an eye on in St. Louis. The 23-year-old's talent is undeniable, but his track record of inconsistency and the unlikelihood of him cracking the top two lines barring injuries are definite risk factors.
Oct. 7, 2016 Yakupov's disappointing run with the Edmonton Oilers has come to an end, as the team has traded the former No. 1 overall pick to St. Louis in exchange for forward Zach Pochiro and a conditional 2017 draft pick. Yakupov never scored more than 17 goals in any of his four seasons with the Oilers and managed a career-low eight in 60 games last season. The 23-year-old finishes his tenure in Edmonton with 50 goals, 61 assists and a minus-88 rating in 252 games. It's unclear what kind of role he'll have on a deep St. Louis team.
Sept. 30, 2016 Yakupov is dealing with a lower body injury. The Oilers don't believe it is serious and he should be ready to begin the regular season.
March 4, 2016 Yakupov had a goal Thursday. With 16 points in 44 games, Yakupov continues to be a disappointment.
Nov. 26, 2015 Yakupov scored in his return Thursday. The Edmonton winger sprained his ankle after getting tangled up with a linesman in a 4-1 loss to Carolina on Nov. 25.
Oct. 22, 2015 Yakupov had a pair of assists as Edmonton snapped an eight-game losing streak against Detroit with the win Wednesday. He has five points in the last three games.
Oct. 17, 2015 Yakupov had a goal and one assist Saturday night. Yakupov is a noted fantasy bust from the past but now has the uber-talented Connor McDavid on his club.
April 13, 2015 Yakupov has signed a two-year extension with the Edmonton Oilers. Terms were not immediately available. The 21-year-old Russian winger has come under criticism for not producing as much as expected early in his NHL career. The No. 1 pick in the 2012 draft has 42 goals and 46 assists for 88 points in 192 games. Yakupov had a league-worst minus-35 rating this season, but that was partly a product of being on a team near the bottom of the standings.
March 19, 2015 Yakupov had one goal and one assist Saturday. Yakupov is last in the NHL at minus-33, though he is starting to produce more with six points in a five-game run.
Feb. 24, 2015 Yakupov returned Saturday. Yakupov missed Tuesday's win over Minnesota with a groin injury.
Feb. 19, 2015 Yakupov had a goal Wednesday. Amidst a six-game point streak, Yakupov has three goals in two games.
Feb. 17, 2015 Yakupov scored twice Monday. He has three goals with three assists during a five-game point streak.
Jan. 10, 2015 Yakupov had a goal and an assist in Friday's 5-2 win over Chicago. Yakupov's two points matched his total from the previous 25 games.
Dec. 31, 2014 Yakupov came up empty yet again Tuesday. The former No. 1 pick has no points in 10 games and eight overall as he remains one of the biggest busts in recent memory.
March 19, 2014 Yakupov is dealing with an ankle injury. Yakupov's status is not clear for one of the NHL's worst teams.
Jan. 28, 2014 Yakupov had two assists Monday in a 4-2 win over the Canucks. Yakupov finally reached 20 points.
Jan. 4, 2014 Yakupov scored Friday for the Oilers. He has a goal in two straight games after he was healthy scratch against the Coyotes on New Year's Eve.
Dec. 31, 2013 Yakupov was scratched Tuesday for the Oilers. Yakupov had a meeting Monday with coach Dallas Eakins after being in the coach's doghouse earlier this season. The 2012 top overall draft pick had been skating on the fourth line as he has six goals along and is an NHL-worst minus-25. He is possibly the biggest bust of the fantasy season and it's hard to believe he will have an impact in the Sochi Games as well due his abysmal play.
Nov. 26, 2013 Yakupov returned on Thanksgiving for the Oilers. Yakupov has a lower-body injury for the lowly Oilers. Yakupov is showing signs of breaking out of a season-long slump with five points in five games so monitor the developments on a player who was one of the bigger busts of the fantasy season.
Nov. 20, 2013 Yakupov had a goal and an assist as the Oilers routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-0 on Tuesday. Yakupov has four points in three games and could be turning around his horrendous season.
Nov. 14, 2013 Yakupov had another pathetic effort in another loss, 3-0 to Dallas. Yakupov scored in his previous game against Chicago but remains stuck on two goals - both on the power play. He is a major fantasy bust at even strength and the Oilers frankly are nearly short-handed when he is on the ice in such situations.
Oct. 25, 2013 Yakupov was at minus-four in a 4-1 loss to the Caps on Thursday night. The former No. 1 overall pick is a major fantasy bust with no goals and one assist and already got into coach Dallas Eakins' doghouse. He is an abysmal skater to use in fantasy play.
Oct. 15, 2013 Yakupov was a healthy scratch for the second straight game Monday. The No. 1 overall selection in the 2012 draft is pointless in four games.
April 27, 2013 Yakupov and Corey Potter each scored two goals, and the Edmonton Oilers prevented the Minnesota Wild from clinching a spot in the Western Conference playoffs with a 6-1 rout on Friday night. The No. 1 overall pick's 14 goals and 28 points are tied for the league lead among rookies with one game remaining.
Date Injury Return Date Status Details
Dec. 11, 2017 Illness None Day-to-Day Yakupov will play Saturday.
Sept. 30, 2016 Lower-body injury None Day-to-Day Yakupov is dealing with a lower body injury.
Nov. 26, 2015 Sprained ankle None Injured Reserve Yakupov scored in his return Thursday.
Feb. 24, 2015 Groin None Day-to-Day Yakupov returned Saturday.
March 18, 2014 Ankle None Day-to-Day Yakupov is dealing with an ankle injury.
Nov. 26, 2013 Lower-body injury None Day-to-Day Yakupov returned on Thanksgiving for the Oilers.

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Date Opponent State Season
Oct 7 2025 22:30 EDT at LAK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 9 2025 21:00 EDT UTA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 11 2025 21:00 EDT DAL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 13 2025 12:30 EDT at BUF Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 16 2025 19:00 EDT at CBJ Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 18 2025 21:00 EDT BOS Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 21 2025 22:00 EDT at UTA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 23 2025 21:00 EDT CAR Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 25 2025 15:00 EDT at BOS Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 26 2025 13:00 EDT at NJD Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 28 2025 21:00 EDT NJD Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Oct 31 2025 16:00 EDT at VGK Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 1 2025 16:00 EDT at SJS Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 4 2025 21:30 EST TBL Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 8 2025 22:00 EST at EDM Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 9 2025 22:00 EST at VAN Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 11 2025 21:30 EST ANA Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 13 2025 21:00 EST BUF Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 16 2025 21:00 EST NYI Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Nov 20 2025 21:00 EST NYR Pre-game 2025/2026 Regular Season
Date Opponent Result State G A Pts +/- PIM PPG PPA SHG SHA GWG Shots Hits Blks SPCT TOI
Apr 1 2018 21:00 EDT at ANA L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 08:05
Mar 30 2018 21:00 EDT CHI W 5-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 1 0.0 13:41
Mar 28 2018 22:00 EDT PHI L 1-2 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.0 10:30
Mar 10 2018 15:00 EST ARI W 5-2 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 04:36
Mar 6 2018 20:30 EST at CHI L 1-2 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.0 09:37
Mar 4 2018 15:00 EST NAS L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0.0 08:01
Feb 22 2018 21:00 EST at EDM L 2-3 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 06:46
Feb 20 2018 22:00 EST at VAN W 5-4 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.0 07:29
Feb 14 2018 21:30 EST MTL W 2-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 07:35
Feb 11 2018 19:00 EST at BUF W 5-4 Final 0 0 0 -2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 07:11
Feb 10 2018 20:00 EST at CAR L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0.0 12:52
Feb 8 2018 20:00 EST at STL L 1-6 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 15:20
Feb 6 2018 21:00 EST SJ W 3-1 Final 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12:24
Feb 3 2018 19:00 EST at WPG L 0-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 0 0.0 09:20
Feb 1 2018 21:00 EST at EDM W 4-3 F/OT 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 10:35
Jan 30 2018 22:00 EST at VAN L 3-4 F/OT 0 0 0 -2 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 07:35
Jan 25 2018 20:00 EST at STL L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0.0 14:05
Jan 23 2018 19:30 EST at MTL L 2-4 Final 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 11:54
Jan 22 2018 19:00 EST at TOR W 4-2 Final 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 50.0 09:05
Jan 20 2018 15:00 EST NYR W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.0 09:35
Jan 18 2018 21:00 EST SJ W 5-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 09:09
Jan 15 2018 15:00 EST ANA W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 10:33
Jan 13 2018 21:00 EST at DAL W 4-1 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 0.0 10:07
Jan 6 2018 21:00 EST MIN W 7-2 Final 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 3 3 1 0.0 10:26
Jan 4 2018 21:00 EST CBJ W 2-0 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0.0 10:05
Jan 2 2018 21:00 EST WPG W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 08:24
Dec 31 2017 20:00 EST NYI W 6-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.0 13:13
Dec 27 2017 21:00 EST ARI L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 09:16
Dec 23 2017 20:00 EST at ARI W 6-2 Final 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 0 33.3 08:56
Dec 21 2017 22:30 EST at LA L 1-2 F/OT 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0.0 08:24
Dec 18 2017 21:00 EST PIT W 4-2 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.0 07:31
Dec 16 2017 21:00 EST TB L 5-6 Final 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 11:26
Dec 5 2017 21:00 EST BUF L 2-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.0 09:58
Dec 3 2017 20:00 EST DAL L 2-7 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 10:13
Dec 1 2017 21:00 EST NJ L 1-2 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 13:01
Nov 29 2017 21:30 EST WPG W 3-2 F/OT 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 07:48
Nov 25 2017 22:00 EST CGY L 2-3 Final 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0.0 10:43
Nov 24 2017 16:00 EST at MIN L 2-3 F/SO 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 10:52
Nov 22 2017 21:00 EST DAL W 3-0 Final 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 33.3 11:26
Nov 19 2017 18:00 EST at DET W 4-3 F/OT 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 33.3 12:50
Nov 18 2017 20:00 EST at NAS L 2-5 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 15:07
Nov 16 2017 21:00 EST WAS W 6-2 Final 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10:22
Nov 11 2017 13:00 EST at OTT L 3-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.0 12:37
Nov 10 2017 14:00 EST OTT L 3-4 F/OT 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 50.0 12:28
Nov 5 2017 18:00 EST at NYI L 4-6 Final 0 0 0 -3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 16:21
Nov 4 2017 19:00 EDT at PHI W 5-4 F/SO 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 50.0 15:50
Nov 2 2017 21:00 EDT CAR W 5-3 Final 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 08:39
Oct 28 2017 21:00 EDT CHI W 6-3 Final 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0.0 07:14
Oct 27 2017 18:00 EDT at VGK L 0-7 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0.0 15:28
Oct 24 2017 21:00 EDT DAL W 5-3 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 1 0.0 13:15
Oct 19 2017 21:00 EDT STL L 3-4 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 08:11
Oct 17 2017 20:00 EDT at NAS L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0.0 14:09
Oct 14 2017 20:00 EDT at DAL L 1-3 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 12:45
Oct 13 2017 21:00 EDT ANA W 3-1 Final 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0.0 15:28
Oct 11 2017 21:30 EDT BOS W 6-3 Final 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 50.0 13:43
Oct 9 2017 13:00 EDT at BOS W 4-0 Final 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 50.0 10:39
Oct 7 2017 14:00 EDT at NJ L 1-4 Final 0 0 0 -1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 0 0.0 15:01
Oct 5 2017 19:00 EDT at NYR W 4-2 Final 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0.0 10:16

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Date Key Old Value New Value
2018-07-03 analysis Yakupov has chosen to leave hockey's highest level after failing to live up to his 2012 first overall selection with Edmonton. Throughout six seasons, he averaged only 0.39 points per game and accumulated a dreadful minus-89 rating. While Yakupov's first NHL stint was largely unsuccessful, he is still only 24 years old. It's possible he could rediscover his game oversees and contribute to an NHL r
2018-07-03 update Yakupov is set to sign a two-year contract with SKA St. Petersburg of the KHL, Igor Eronko of Sport-Express reports.
2018-06-25 analysis Playing for his third team in as many seasons, Yakupov saw a decent amount action for the Avalanche, tallying nine goals and seven assists across 58 games. However, he didn't participate in a single playoff game and is now looking to join a new team when free agency opens July 1 after failing to get a qualifying offer. The former first overall pick should find a handful of suitors on the open mark
2018-06-25 update Yakupov wasn't tendered a qualifying offer Monday and will now become an unrestricted free agent, Mike Chambers of the Denver Post reports.
2018-04-25 analysis On his third club in as many seasons, Yakupov failed to impress, as he served as a healthy scratch in 24 of the final 32 contests of the year. When he was in the lineup, the winger garnered a meager 16 points and 94 shots. Selected first overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, the Russian would certainly be in the conversation for biggest bust in NHL history. A restricted free agent this offseason, the 24-
2018-04-25 update Yakupov watched all six games of the Avs' first-round series against the Predators.
2018-04-13 Franchise 2017 St. Louis Blues 2017 Colorado Avalanche
2018-04-13 Franchise 2017 Colorado Avalanche 2017 St. Louis Blues
2018-03-03 analysis Considering the 24-year-old winger can't crack the lineup consistently or land a prominent role when dressing, there aren't many fantasy settings where Yakupov warrants a roster spot. He might receive another fresh start next fall, but it also wouldn't be a shock if his NHL career is over after this season.
2018-03-03 update Yakupov was a healthy scratch for the fourth consecutive game during Friday's 7-1 win over Minnesota.
2018-01-19 analysis It's easy to poke fun at Yakupov because he was the first overall selection from the 2012 draft, and he's definitely failed to live up to expectations to this point of his career. Slotting into a depth role hurts his scoring potential, so while his offensive numbers have been disappointing this year (eight goals and 13 points through 38 games), it's not a great fantasy setup, either. It's probably
2018-01-19 update Yakupov recorded one shot through 9:10 of ice time (2:09 with the man advantage) during Thursday's 5-3 win over San Jose.
2017-12-16 analysis This is an ideal spot for Yakupov to return, as the Avalanche need their best offensive weapons to try and knock down a virtually impenetrably wall that Tampa Bay has built around the cage this season (tied with San Jose for the second-fewest goals allowed at 2.39 through 31 games). Yak's converted seven goals on 42 scoring chances for a robust 16.7 shooting percentage, plus he gets power-play ice This is an ideal spot for Yakupov to return, as the Avalanche need their best offensive weapons to try and knock down a virtually impenetrable wall that Tampa Bay has built around the cage this season. (The Bolts are tied with San Jose for the second-fewest goals allowed at 2.39 through 31 games.) Yak's converted seven goals on 42 scoring chances for a robust 16.7 shooting percentage, plus he gets
2017-12-16 analysis This is an ideal spot for Yakupov to return, as the Avalanche need their best offensive weapons to try and knock down a virtually impenetrably wall that Tampa Bay has built around the cage this season (tied with San Jose for the second-fewest goals allowed at 2.39 through 31 games). Yak's converted seven goals on 42 scoring chances for a robust 16.7 shooting percentage, plus he gets power-play ice
2017-12-16 update Yakupov (illness) will rejoin the action for Saturday's home game against the Lightning, Adrian Dater of BSN Denver reports.
2017-12-16 injury_note Yakupov (illness) will <a href="https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/941401384183910400">not be active</a> for Thursday night's home game against the Panthers.
2017-12-16 Injury Status Day-To-Day
2017-12-16 Injury Text Illness
2017-12-16 Date Injured 2017-12-14
2017-12-16 Injured Yes No
2017-12-14 analysis Yak's about to miss his fifth consecutive game for an Avalanche team that is fading into obscurity after blazing a trail to start the season. Still, provided he doesn't miss a bunch more games, the man who's been labeled a bust since the Oilers drafted him first overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft has a legitimate chance of reaching 20 goals for the first time in his career. Keep him on the bench
2017-12-14 update Yakupov (illness) will not be active for Thursday night's home game against the Panthers.
2017-12-14 injury_note Yakupov (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Capitals, <a href="https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/940705534176571394">Tom Gulitti of NHL.com</a> reports. Yakupov (illness) will <a href="https://twitter.com/Avalanche/status/941401384183910400">not be active</a> for Thursday night's home game against the Panthers.
2017-12-14 Date Injured 2017-12-12 2017-12-14
2017-12-12 analysis Yakupov missed Monday's matchup with Pittsburgh due to an illness, but he's evidently already overcome that ailment ahead of Tuesday evening's contest. The 24-year-old winger has notched seven goals and 10 points in 26 games this campaign. A previous report indicated that Yakupov would suit up if Alex Kerfoot (lower body) couldn't play. However, even though the rookie indeed will miss his first NHL game, Yak's illness is still bothering him to the point that he won't suit up, either. This likely will force the Avalanche to rely on defenseman Anton Lindholm to round out the fourth line with Sven Andrighetto and Colin Wilson.
2017-12-12 update Yakupov (illness) could draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Capitals if Alex Kerfoot (lower body) is unavailable. Yakupov (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.
2017-12-12 injury_note Yakupov (illness) won't play Tuesday against the Capitals, <a href="https://twitter.com/TomGulittiNHL/status/940705534176571394">Tom Gulitti of NHL.com</a> reports.
2017-12-12 Injury Status Day-To-Day
2017-12-12 Injury Text Illness
2017-12-12 Date Injured 2017-12-12
2017-12-12 Injured No Yes
2017-12-12 analysis Yakupov missed Monday's matchup with Pittsburgh due to an illness, but he's evidently already overcome that ailment ahead of Tuesday evening's contest. The 24-year-old winger has notched seven goals and 10 points in 26 games this campaign.
2017-12-12 update Yakupov (illness) could draw into the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Capitals if Alex Kerfoot (lower body) is unavailable.
2017-12-12 injury_note Yakupov will miss Monday's road tilt against the Penguins due to an illness, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeChambers/status/940271441064361984">Mike Chambers of The Denver Post</a> reports.
2017-12-12 Injury Status Day-To-Day
2017-12-12 Injury Text Illness
2017-12-12 Date Injured 2017-12-11
2017-12-12 Injured Yes No
2017-12-11 analysis The first-overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft, Yakupov missed each of the last two contests as a healthy scratch and has gone six games without recording a point. Colorado will continue to utilize a combination of 11 forwards and seven defensemen in their lineup with Yakupov out, and the 23-year-old Russian's next opportunity to play is Tuesday in Washington.
2017-12-11 update Yakupov will miss Monday's road tilt against the Penguins due to an illness, Mike Chambers of The Denver Post reports.
2017-12-11 injury_note Yakupov will miss Monday's road tilt against the Penguins due to an illness, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeChambers/status/940271441064361984">Mike Chambers of The Denver Post</a> reports.
2017-12-11 Injury Status Day-To-Day
2017-12-11 Injury Text Illness
2017-12-11 Date Injured 2017-12-11
2017-12-11 Injured No Yes
2017-12-06 analysis The 2012 first overall selection has the necessary offensive skills to score at the highest level, but for whatever reason, he can't mark the scoresheet frequently enough to provide serviceable fantasy results. Yakupov's ice time is down, and now with his third organization, time is running out for the 24-year-old Russian. It's probably best to continue to steer clear in most virtual settings.
2017-12-06 update Yakupov has failed to register a point in six games and is averaging just 10:26 of ice time (1:56 with the man advantage) during the slump.
2017-11-10 analysis After an October slump, Yakupov has found November more to his liking, scoring in three of four contests in the calendar's 11th month. He remains prone to hot and cold streaks, but for now, he's worth keeping in your lineup while he's producing. After an October slump, Yakupov has found November more to his liking, scoring in three of four contests, including this latest one as part of the NHL's SAP Global Series event. He remains prone to hot and cold streaks, but for now, Yak's probably worth keeping in your lineup.
2017-11-10 analysis After an October slump, Yakupov has found November more to his liking, scoring in three of four contests in the calendar's 11th month. He remains prone to hot and cold streaks, but for now, he's worth keeping in your lineup while he's producing.
2017-11-10 update Yakupov had his team's first goal in Sweden, scoring in a 4-3 overtime loss to Ottawa on Friday.
2017-10-24 analysis After recording three goals and two helpers over the first four games of the season, Yakupov has cooled down significantly. He logged just 8:11 of ice time and was benched last time out against St. Louis. However, Yakupov projects to return to a scoring role on a line with Matt Duchene and Gabriel Landeskog against Dallas on Tuesday. He's likely to have plenty more offensive peaks and valleys over
2017-10-24 update Yakupov hasn't recorded a point through the past four games.
2017-10-12 analysis The first overall pick in 2012 has never lived up to that, and by this point he's essentially been given up on. However, he's still only 23, and he has five points through four games this year. It's too early to get excited, but what is encouraging is that Yakupov has averaged more than three minutes a game on the power play with the Avalanche.
2017-10-12 update Yakupov lit the lamp and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the Bruins on Wednesday.
2017-10-09 analysis Yakupov is already two-thirds of the way to last year's goal total after his late flurry. The 2012 No. 1 overall selection has never been able to put things together offensively, but it's worth monitoring if this could be the start of him becoming a solid fantasy option.
2017-10-09 update Yakupov scored two third-period goals to seal up Monday's shutout win over Boston.
2017-09-17 injury_note Yakupov (lower body) put pen to paper on a one-year deal with Colorado on Tuesday, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeChambers/status/882275980143931392">Mike Chambers of The Denver Post</a> reports.
2017-09-17 Injury Status Out
2017-09-17 Injury Text Lower Body
2017-09-17 Date Injured 2017-07-04
2017-09-17 Injured Yes No
2017-09-01 Salary Cap Hit $0.000M $0.875M
2017-09-01 Salary $0.000M $0.875M
2017-09-01 Pickable No Yes
2017-08-15 injury_note Yakupov (lower body) put pen to paper on a one-year deal with Colorado on Tuesday, <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeChambers/status/882275980143931392">Mike Chambers of The Denver Post</a> reports.
2017-08-15 Date Injured 2017-05-11 2017-07-04
2017-08-15 Injured No Yes
2017-07-04 Active in League No Yes
2017-07-04 Franchise 2017 St. Louis Blues 2017 Colorado Avalanche
2017-06-22 Active in League No Yes
2017-06-22 Franchise 2017 Unknown Unknown 2017 St. Louis Blues