Nail Yakupov - Moscow EXHL

Birthyear: 1993-10-06
Birthplace: Nizhnekamsk, RUS
Age: 20
Nation: Russia
Position: RW/LW
Shoots: L
Height: 179 cm / 5'10"
Weight: 86 kg / 190 lbs
Youth Team: Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
Contract: 14/15
Drafted: 2012 round 1 #1 overall by Edmonton Oilers

http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=21228

A very speedy forward with excellent offensive abilities. Is a highly skilled stickhandler with good hockey sense and a powerful release. Moves the puck very well in full speed and has the skills needed to score goals in many different ways. Good work ethic and is fairly sound defensively. (EP 2012)

http://www.hockeysfuture.com/prospects/nail_yakupov/

Talent Analysis

Yakupov is a pure goal-scorer with great hands, quick feet, and great natural hockey sense. Prior to his NHL debut here was concern about Yakupov’s ability as a playmaker and being more of a pure finisher than someone who involves his linemates, but he proved to be a solid team player who adjusted well to the NHL atmosphere. Although not overly big at 5'11 and sometimes prone to injury, Yakupov showed no signs of struggle in his big league debut.

19 ans, LW

IT 47
SP 80
ST 51
EN 72
DU 72
DI 65
SK 75
PA 71
PC 82
DF 63
SC 77
EX 30
LD 30

OV 73