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How the St. Louis Blues Are Saving Nail Yakupov's NHL Career, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Blues acquire forward Yakupov from Oilers
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Hockey World: Edmonton Oilers almost never trade their first-round draft pick
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Blues acquire forward Yakupov from Oilers
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By the numbers: Offseason grades for all 31 NHL teams - The Athletic
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Sweeney masterclass? What? 😳 : r/BostonBruins
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Report: RW Yakupov not qualified by Avs
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Free Agency 2017: The Market For Wingers - OilersNation
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