So, by those highly scientific standards, things are going well for the Oilers winger.
Yakupov, the No. 1 pick in 2012, has two goals and four assists on the season. Not great, but there’s reason to believe that will change soon; he’s taken 28 shots in his last seven games. He’s also helped control possession while on the ice for his last three (via war-on-ice.com).
He also told sovsport.ru (via The Hockey Writers)
More important, though, is the dessert thing. Just ask Dallas Eakins — Yakupov gets it! Everything is coming together! That’s ice cream on top of a brownie, for god’s sake!
