Twitter Reaction: Oilers trade Yakupov to St. Louis

Nail Yakupov spoke about if he was comfortable coming back to Edmonton next season after requesting a trade.

Kailey Sibley October 7, 2016, 9:19 PM

So much for one last quiet Friday night before the new NHL season starts.

The Edmonton Oilers caused quite a stir when they announced they’d traded 2012 first-overall draft pick Nail Yakupov to the St. Louis Blues.

In return, the Oilers receive 22-year-old prospect Zach Pochiro and a conditional draft pick in 2017. Pochiro spent the 2015-16 season playing for the Quad City Mallards of the ECHL.

Pochiro, a 22-year-old centreman, was selected in the fourth round (122nd overall) by the @StLouisBlues in 2013. @PGCougars WHL alum.

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) October 7, 2016

As per usual, Hockey Twitter had a lot to say about the deal.

While the trade itself came as no surprise, Yakupov’s landing spot raised a few eyebrows.

I go for a little skate, get back, and I see yakupov to the #stlblues ….and I thought he was gonna land in Chicago. #Yakupov

— The Third Liner (@thethirdliner37) October 8, 2016

Yakupov traded to the Blues. Not surprised he was traded but didn't expect the Blues to be it.

— Sports Fanatic

Some agreed with the move.

Here's hoping Yakupov can finally break out in St. Louis. #stlblues #Oilers

— Darryl Bennett (@deebee76) October 8, 2016

So far I'm totally in on everything Chiarelli has done. Maroon, Kassian, Caggulia, Lucic. These are great adds. #Oilers

— David Sampson (@Davey_the_Red) October 7, 2016

https://twitter.com/leondraisaitl29/status/784543884768608256

Welcome to the @StLouisBlues Nail Yakupov. Could be a great deal if he gets his game going with change of scenery!! #GoBlues

— Joshua Searby (@jserb83) October 8, 2016

Others, not so much.

https://twitter.com/the_gunnshow/status/784543656728530945

The Oilers got completely hosed. AGAIN. They traded Yakupov for peanuts when his value was at its absolute lowest

— Derek Neumeier (@Derek_N_NHL) October 8, 2016

Even if you fall on the "trade Yak" side of things it's pretty hard to defend a player giveaway a few days before the season. #Oilers

— Neal ☕️ (@tweetneal) October 8, 2016

https://twitter.com/CrimsonSkorpion/status/784544246862929920

https://twitter.com/MadelnCanada/status/784540476397453312

The Blues will revitalize Yakupov's career just like they did to Magnus Paarjarvi when the Oilers traded him there…..oh wait

— Jameson Ewasiuk (@JamesonEwasiuk) October 8, 2016

It’s clear Yakupov will be missed around Edmonton.

https://twitter.com/NHLbyMatty/status/784548250447646720

I'm gonna miss YakCity. While Yakupov could have done more with the opportunities, he did get the short end of the straw quite often, too.

— Inside Oilers (@InsideOilers) October 7, 2016

No matter where you stand on the trade, you have to feel for this fan.

https://twitter.com/Based_Sniper88/status/784544029790928896

Oh, and don’t get too comfortable. It appears the Oilers aren’t quite done yet…

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/784539475430998016

https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC/status/784541094386204672

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