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Yakupov
Right Wing
Birthdate
10/6/1993
Birthplace
Nizhnekamsk, RUS
Draft Info
2012: Rd 1, Pk 1 (EDM)
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Birthdate
10/6/1993
Birthplace
Nizhnekamsk, RUS
Draft Info
2012: Rd 1, Pk 1 (EDM)
Position
Right Wing
Career History
Colorado Avalanche
2017-2018 (1 Season)
St. Louis Blues
2016-2017 (1 Season)
Edmonton Oilers
2012-2016 (4 Seasons)
NHL News
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