Yakupov’s rookie season in 2012-13 was full of promise. In just 48 games, he scored 17 goals and posted 31 points, showing off his natural scoring touch. However, his success didn’t translate ...

Yakupov’s deal, a bridge contract that will keep him locked up until the culmination of Edmonton’s 2016-17 season, gives the Oilers the chance to continue to watch over his development before ...

The Colorado Avalanche took a shot on Nail Yakupov when few else would, and the low-risk, one-year contract is starting to look like it could come with high reward. When the Avalanche signed Nail ...