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ok we agree on somethings and somethings we don't
Yes Yakupox's development was handled poorly. no question. but the damage is done and he has flaws to his game. he's one denominational and doesn't even produce. I think he's clearly in bust territory and has very little value in a package or otherwise. If Edmonton wants to make a run at a top pairing Dman they can do that deal without Yakupov using their other young scorers. Anyone who takes on Yakupov is taking a flyer on potential and change of surroundings. he is a defensive liability as well.
I agree that Emelin has a bad contract no question. but I disagree on Eller. I think Eller is a very valuable player. I hate to see the Habs lose him. He is a great 3rd line shut down Centre with size who wins battles. Pleks has more offence but he's older and costs more so I would think Eller would be the preferred trade target. If have seen Oilers fans post their teams with Eller for Yakupov straight up. That's fine too just thought Emelin being a shut down tough dman would address a need in Edmonton. yes his contract stinks but he had a strong end of the year in MTL when hardly anyone in MTL did.
I think to a lot of people Emelin's value went up this year from last year. You and I may bot really share that opinion, but I have noticed enough people saying it so there must be something to it.
Maybe the Habs throw in a mid round pick to making taking the contract worth while. maybe you retain a mil. maybe you take Emelin out of the deal and trade him esle where. I don't know but I don't think I'm as far off as you do.